Pratt & Whitney Canada is one of the world’s leaders in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines powering commercial and regional airplanes, as well as general aviation aircraft and helicopters. Our strong reputation for highly skilled personnel (10,000 employees across the globe), our reliable engines and our exceptional aftermarket support service network attract customers from all over the world (over 190 countries).
We are seeking a First Level Manager for the Enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (EPLM) Team to oversee its Technical Publications group. We need a demonstrated leader and team builder to develop the people that will produce our next generation of Technical Publications products and services. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of EPLM in India, this role offers a great opportunity to hire, lead, and develop an elite team of Engineers and Technologists.
Do you wish you could put your managerial expertise to better use? Join an evolving organization where you can learn with the best and brightest minds and leaders who coach, mentor and empower people to create the future of aviation. We demand quality in all we do which is what cultivates our success in the Aerospace Industry.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage technical publication activities at the satellite office.
Accountable for the performance and results of the Technical Publication Group in achieving accuracy goals, deliverable milestones (i.e., quality, delivery, cost).
Provide leadership to professional employees and leaders.
Set priorities for the team to ensure task completion on time, perfect quality and within budgetary constraints.
Recommend improvements and enhancements in standard technical publication techniques and practices.
Manage recruitment, retention, and training for full-time employees with multi-discipline engineering and design skills to meet the needs of the organization. Resolve personnel problems and scheduling conflicts. Conduct performance reviews and development plans to encourage skill development and continuing education within group.
Foster an environment that balances high performance with happiness and health
Occasional extended working hours, including weekend to support engine deliveries.
Some travel required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong planning and administrative skills are required to accomplish day-to-day assignments.
Strong analytical skills to identify solutions and decide a course of action that is accurate, timely and cost effective.
Strong technical knowledge to direct, lead and guide on the many different tasks and disciplines.
Persuasive and have the skills to lead a group of engineers and technologists in a cooperative manner to accomplish the Organisation’s goals and objectives.
Strong communications skills both written and oral.
Ability to work multiple projects of varied size and scope.
Ability to prioritize work assignments and work independently.
Excellent inter-personal skills.
Able to resolve personnel problems, schedule conflicts, mobilize resources and make necessary adjustments to complete assigned projects on schedule and within budgetary constraints.
Able to make internal presentations that are logical, smooth and influential in a clear and concise manner.
Multi-tasking and flexibility is required to accommodate changing priorities to meet the needs of the Organisation and Business Unit.
Recent experience in technical writing in an aerospace business environment, quality assurance or engineering.
Familiar with interactive electronic technical authoring languages and specifications such as XML, SGML, in S1000D.
Familiar with common Engineering/Technical Authoring tools and computer applications such as Contenta, Catia,
Experience in verification and validation of tech pubs desirable.
Ability to remain current with new technologies in the field.
Well-grounded knowledge of fundamental engineering principles, construction techniques, generally accepted drafting practices, design standards, technical specifications, and regulatory codes.
Ability to conceptualize tasks logically and develop plans and schedules to address business and operational challenges.
Ability to recognize issues that arise during the creation or revision of technical publications and be able to solve technical problems quickly.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Science or Technology
Minimum 10 years’ experience in Industry with Engineering, Design, Technical, and Project Management Experience.
Minimum five (5) years’ experience managing or providing technical oversight and coordination of design staff.
Full-time
Required to work 10:00 AM to 19:00 PM IST TIME with an overlapping with EST shift
May be requested to work overtime and weekends for special program needs
New facility located in the North of Bengaluru
Physical Requirements
Approximately two travels a year primarily to P&WC Headquarter in Canada for meetings and project supervision, as well as attend industry conferences, as necessary
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