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DEDeutsche Aircraft GmbH

Head of Avionics, Electrics & EWIS(m/w/x)

Weßling
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Leading a 20+ engineer department, defining strategy for next-gen aircraft electrical and wiring systems. 15 years in aircraft development across at least 2 programs required. Work on cutting-edge aircraft technology.

Requirements

  • Engineering degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related area
  • At least 15 years of professional experience in relevant fields of aircraft development
  • Wide proficiency of latest certification requirements and aircraft system design approaches
  • Proven background in new aircraft development or aircraft maintenance for at least 2 different aircraft programs
  • Excellent knowledge of air legislation, quality management, configuration management and safety aspects for new aircraft development
  • Proven disciplinary leadership experience of at least 10 years in a similar area
  • Experience in strategy and organization development
  • Strong team building, motivation and excellent communication skills
  • Pro-active and solution-oriented working style

Tasks

  • Develop and lead the Avionics, Electrics & EWIS department with over 20 engineers
  • Implement department strategy aligned with company and directorate targets
  • Identify internal and external competence needs and select strategic engineering service providers
  • Define department sub-structures, including roles and responsibilities
  • Conduct regular workforce and workload planning based on program needs
  • Adjust workforce in accordance with agreed headcount targets
  • Plan all program and project deliverables, reassigning workforce as needed for OTOCOQ delivery
  • Monitor work progress using KPIs and manage risks with appropriate mitigations
  • Identify and develop high-potential employees for future management and expert roles
  • Ensure engineers receive adequate training for timely program milestone delivery
  • Nominate sufficient DREs and CVEs for all ATA chapters within the department
  • Act as a coach for high-potential employees and assign mentors to new engineers
  • Define a training curriculum for new engineers in the department
  • Establish development processes and procedures for Avionics, Electrics & EWIS as per regulations
  • Maintain and update development processes in line with evolving certification standards
  • Identify and promote opportunities for digitalization and automation of development processes

Work Experience

  • 15 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
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