Manager, Mechanical Drafting & Printed Wiring Board Design (2024-045)

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics AES

Location Kirkland, WA

Description

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Manager, Mechanical Drafting & Printed Wiring Board Design to join our diverse, energetic, and collaborative Quality Team in Kirkland, WA .

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager for Mechanical Drafting & Printed Wiring Board Design leads two separate functional teams both of which provide support across all Astronics AES for New Product Introduction / Development, Test Engineering, and Sustaining Engineering. The Mechanical Drafting team generates mechanical drawings and consolidates bills-of-material, while the PWB Design team works with Electrical Engineers for schematic review and component placement / circuit routing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establish and execute operational objectives and resource planning for the group and manage assignments to team members

• Develop or maintain standardized metrics, reports, and meetings for consistent Mechanical Drafting and PWB Design support across all departments

• Drive improvements to Mechanical Drafting and PWB Design guidelines to align with industry practices, governmental regulations, and internal / external stakeholder needs

• Build and foster a highly capable, engaged, technical team of top talent that meets and exceeds the needs of the business in a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Propose and lead continuous improvement activities for department-related processes, procedures, guidelines, and software applications to ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulatory needs, business objectives, and industry best practices

• Drive and lead cross-functional projects and key initiatives to develop consistent standards, aligned throughout the organization

• Develop employees through training, mentoring, and coaching, and conduct routine performance feedback and annual compensation reviews

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree preferred).

• Three years’ experience managing a team, to include performance management, resource allocation, task scheduling & tracking, and budgeting (Aerospace industry or experience in a regulated environment preferred).

• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering drawings and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system experience (Printed Wiring / Circuit Board design experience preferred).

• Experience or familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, OrCAD, Mentor Graphics, etc.).

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.

• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.

Base salary range is $102,687 - $154,031 per year.

Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

Stay Healthy – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity

Save for the Future – 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Find Balance – Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture

Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year

Position Requirements

As above

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.

EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

This position is currently accepting applications.