What you can contribute: Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical or equivalent disciplines is requiredTen (10) years minimum experience working with fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft concept development, product design and analysis, test, certification, production, and in-service support, preferably FAA Part 23/25/27/29 programsSeven (7) years minimum experience with composite design, analysis and productionFamiliarity with aviation industry groups (e.g., CMH17, ASTM F44, RTCA) is desiredExperience with implementation of new material and manufacturing techniques for FAA acceptanceExperience working closely with multi-disciplinary teams of leaders to ensure the best quality decisions are made for the team as a wholeAbility to distill high level goals and constraints into clear, concise, and actionable objectives is a mustExperience with aerospace development program planning, budgeting, technology road-mapping, cross-functional collaboration, multi-disciplinary team leadership, functional excellence responsibilities, and multi-site organizational leadership experience is desiredAbility to build productive relationships quickly and effectively with internal and external leadersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProactive delivery of communication and follow-upExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailMust have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraintsSelf-motivated and forward-thinking personality. Define strategic direction for M&FS including staffing, make/buy, and technology decisionsGuide selection and development of new manufacturing technologies, engineering tools, and aircraft structural designsCollaborate to provide needs for and guide "building block"-based development of next generation materials and manufacturing methods to support very high-rate production vehicles, aligned to the needs of the aircraft and businessEnsure that the Technical and Manufacturing Readiness (TRL/MRL) of strategic technologies meet M&FS needsIdentify and review opportunities for developing and/or acquiring new technologies required to improve safety, reliability, performance, and cost, including via collaborations with external research organizations as appropriateEstablish strategies for testing to define and validate methods, material properties, and simulation techniques.