Position Description

Position Purpose:
Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of Company products and services.

Essential Functions:
Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues .
Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field .
Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule .
Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results .
Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative .

Additional Functions:
Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .
Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:
Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred
The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline