.Date Posted: 2024-08-01Country: MexicoLocation: LOC5013: UTAS - GAMEC, Venustiano Carranza # 238-D Desarrollo Industrial Colorado, Mexicali, 21397 MexicoPosition Role Type: UnspecifiedCollins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director of Engineering who will provide engineering functional leadership for a team of 70+ engineers in Design, Stress, Equipment, Tooling and Program Engineering disciplines. You will ensure Functional Excellence within the Mexicali Design Center. You will also play a critical role of integrating the Mexicali Design Center with the Engineering Functional Excellence team at Aerostructures (U.S.) and with the Mexicali site. You will achieve this by ensuring employee engagement, developing and growing a collaborative culture and ensuring integration with the functional Engineering team. In addition, you will engage in day-to-day leadership of engineering execution to support the business, provide sufficient capacity and skills to maximize productivity and develop talent for future growth.Position will be working onsite at our Mexicali, MX facility.What You Will DoManage staffing, retention and attrition to support the needs of EngineeringCareer growth and support through the regular performance reviewsProvide mentorship and guidance to engineering teamProvide training and growth in engineering functionDrive early career talent locally from through University and school engagementPulse score and leadership effectiveness survey actionsCollaborate with the site to provide local engagement and development of skills and experience with manufacturingCollaborate with functional leaders to provide engineering engagement at the Mexicali site levelProvide path of escalation should issues ariseLead strategic vision for the Mexicali Design CenterRepresent and advocate for the Design Center team on local site leadership meetingsOversee and support budgets and financial planning, including indirect and CFE spending, to ensure alignment with program and business objectivesCommunicate and make presentations to senior level leadershipTravel up to 10% internationally when circumstances permitPerform other duties as requiredWhat You Must HaveRequires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and typically a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and typically a minimum of 10 years of experienceExperience managing a team of professional engineers both domestically and internationallyExperience with Continuous Improvement tools and methodologiesProject Management experienceProficient Conversational and written English required, needs to be able to efficiently communicate with corporate leaders both in person and in reports/via emailMust be authorized to work in Mexico without sponsorship now or in the future. Collins Aerospace will not offer sponsorship for this position outside Mexico Region