TriMas Corporation

Senior Design Engineering Manager

TriMas Corporation$115K — $170K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in ducting and motion compensator design per ARP 699 with aerospace industry experience.
  • Proficient in analysis tools like MSC NASTRAN, ANSYS, or similar.
  • Strong knowledge of aircraft certification under EASA, Transport Canada, and/or FAA regulations.
  • Experience in the full lifecycle of product development from RFP through to certification.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse engineering team, ensuring timely project delivery.
  • Supervise R&D, Design, and Manufacturing Engineering efforts.
  • Oversee the generation of aircraft certification documentation.
  • Conduct peer reviews of detailed design activities for compliance.
  • Mentor junior engineers and evaluate performance for growth.
  • Establish department budget and staffing requirements.
  • Support technical presentations for marketing to customers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health expenses.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance for eligible employees.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for mental health support.
  • Generous Paid Time Off including vacation and sick leave.
  • Retirement Program with employer contributions.
  • Other voluntary benefits enhancing employee welfare.
Full Job Description
Senior Design Engineering Manager

Company: RSA Engineered Products LLC

Primary Location: 110 West Cochran Street, Unit A, Simi Valley, CA 93065 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Engineering

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Summary:
PennAero is hiring a Senior Design Engineering Manager at our RSA Engineered Products Company in Simi Valley, CA. RSA provides flight-critical components and assemblies for the commercial, defense and business jet markets. RSA designs and produces custom-engineered high pressure/high-temperature ducting assemblies for each customer's specific performance requirements. RSA's Peri-SealTM is one of the most sought after connectors in the aerospace industry. Additionally, RSA designs and produces flexible joints and hoses, ozone converters and many complex assemblies to meet stringent customer needs.

JobSummary:
As a direct report to the Engineering Director,the Design Engineering Manager shall be responsible to plan, organize,implement and control a variety of activities related to engineering, researchand development and design related to customer specifications to ensure companybusiness goals and customer requirements are met within cost and on schedule. The Design Engineering Manager shall havedirect reports.

Projects will include, but are not limited to:New Product Development RSA IP designs, Build-to-Print, Design to Spec, andother relevant design activities. The DesignEngineering Manager shall be responsible to ensure the completion of projectsfrom the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase thru Contract Award, Detailed Design,Design Validation/Certification, initial Production, and sustaining engineeringefforts.

PrincipalDuties & Responsibilities:

Manage an Engineering Department with a diverse set of disciplines.
Organize, schedule and supervise efforts of R&D, Design and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure engineering activities are completed on schedule and within cost.
As required, execution and generation of aircraft certification documentation that may include, but not limited to:Design calculation reports, test procedures, test reports, 3D modeling, 2D engineering drawings, Engineering Orders, etc.
Execution of and peer review of detailed design activities including: manufacturing drawing review, stress analysis, project schedules, etc.
Evaluate engineers' performance and track their developmental needs.Mentoring of junior engineers.
Establish department budget and personnel requirements.
Support Marketing in technical/customer presentations.
Assure design compliance to customer requirements.
Schedule design reviews, department meetings and interdepartmental presentations to ensure design points are understood and are concurrent with other organization activities.
Ability to take "hands on" approach as well as give appropriate direction.
Set engineering standards and policies that promote technical excellence and interdepartmental cooperation.
Implement appropriate design/office automation tools and methods to ensure the efficiency of departmental design and documentation tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned
Conform to company safety policies and procedures.
Work in a team environment.

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Simi Valley, CA location.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in ME, Physics, EE, Aeronautical Engineering or IE with preference toward Mechanical Engineering. Advanced degree preferred.Understanding of a broad range of engineering skills.Preferably in aircraft/aerospace design and structural analysis.Product development background necessary.

8+ years of experience in metallic or composite ducting and motion compensator design per ARP 699 guidelines as Project / Systems Engineer, or equivalent experience in ECS (Environmental Control System), bleed air, or AMS (air management system) system or component design in the following industries:
Valves (pneumatic or electro mechanical)
Heat Exchangers
Turbo Machinery
Fuel Tank Inert Systems (FTIS, OBIGGS, OBOGGS, NGS, etc.)
Wing-Anti Ice Systems
Ram Air Systems
High Pressure or Low Pressure pneumatic systems
Structural design
Must have experience with analysis tools such as FEA / FEM tools MSC NASTRAN / PATRAN, ANSYS, ATA NASTRAN / FEMAP
Experience with aircraft certification to EASA, Transport Canada, and/or FAA 14 CFR FAR 25 requirements.
Experience from program award (kick-off) to Milestones such as:PDR (Preliminary Design Review), CDR (Critical Design Review), PRR (Production Readiness Review), SOF (Safety of Flight), EIS (Entry-into-Service).
Understanding of the value of Project Management Skills with experience working with internal or external customers and resources.
Experience writing certification documentation, such as: ATP, QTP, QTR, etc.
Test experience per RTCA-DO/190 or MIL-STD-810 (vibration and environmental tests).
Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read / support the creation of 3D models and 2D drawings with dimensioning and tolerance per ANSI/ASME Y14.5 standards.
Support manufacturing team during the Product Development Phase (i.e. initial design for manufacturability and redesigns, as required during the development phase).
Thorough understanding of industry specifications, such as MIL, AN, MS, NAS, ASTM, AMS, etc.
Preferred experience with sheet metal and/or composite manufacturing / forming processes.
Preferred experience with CAD software (CATIA V5 or Solidworks).
Preferred test experience with LabVIEW data acquisition / control VIs.
25% or less travel.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $115,000 - $170,000.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.

About TriMas Corporation

TriMas Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer and provider of products for customers primarily in the consumer products, aerospace and industrial end markets. The company operates through three segments: Packaging, Aerospace and Specialty Products. The Packaging segment designs and manufactures specialty closures, dispensing systems and packaging products. The Aerospace segment supplies fasteners, collars, fittings, bearings and precision components to the aerospace industry. The Specialty Products segment provides steel cylinders, closure systems and precision machined components for various industrial markets. TriMas Corporation was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Learn more about TriMas Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$79.7 million
5 Year Trend
+1.5%
Revenue
$769.9 million

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