Sr. Manager, Mechanical and Flight Systems Engineering

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Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company thats developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable integrated and human-centered ecosystem we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in todays air transportation system.

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Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

At Supernal we are working on new eVTOL technology to make the world a better place with Urban Air Mobility (UAM). The Sr. Manager Mechanical and Flight Systems Engineering (M&FS) is responsible for guiding the development and certification of innovative dynamic systems (rotors gearboxes) airframe materials & processes avionics actuation landing gear cockpit controls and interiors designs to achieve functional and performance requirements. The department supports the complete life cycle of associated components: requirements concept development engineering integration prelim and final design and analysis manufacturing start-up testing qualification certification production and in-service support. The role works with team members across Supernal and externally on cutting edge technologies including rotor design composite manufacturing and advanced structural analysis to meet safety quality cost schedule and people goals. Our ideal candidate has significant experience and expertise in FAA certificated development programs. This role will report to the CTO.

Program Support

• Guide development implementation and certification of dynamic systems (rotor gearbox) airframe flight systems and interiors components for all Supernal prototype/proof-of-concept and production programs
• Ensure the structural integrity of the rotors and airframe through appropriate analysis and test
• Ensure appropriate requirements development and validation and supplier selection and coordination for flight systems including avionics actuation inceptors and landing gear
• Ensure all U/X and interior design requirements are engineered into the aircraft interior and certifiable
• Ensure materials and process selection documentation qualification and execution practices meet acceptable standards and provide competitive advantage
• Plan and assign project responsibilities across the M&FS organization and ensure plans are integrated with other organizations across the company and partners
• Guide development of program M&FS requirements and supervise validation and verification
• Develop and manage schedule budget work scope and risk by aligning resources to balance program needs for multiple programs in parallel
• Collaborate closely with upstream (Flight Tech Product) and downstream (Manufacturing Supply Chain Certification) internal stakeholders and suppliers to execute M&FS program work statement through all phases: requirements & concept development engineering integration & design manufacturing testing qualification certification & production
• Establish and implement M&FS product development workflows and deploy from conceptual design to first article production
• Maintain effective communication with the leadership team internal departments suppliers and customers concerning technical issues affecting the program

Strategy

• Define strategic direction for M&FS including staffing make/buy and technology decisions
• Guide selection and development of new manufacturing technologies engineering tools and aircraft structural designs
• Collaborate to provide needs for and guide building block-based development of next generation materials and manufacturing methods to support very high-rate production vehicles aligned to the needs of the aircraft and business
• Ensure that the Technical and Manufacturing Readiness (TRL/MRL) of strategic technologies meet M&FS needs
• Identify and review opportunities for developing and/or acquiring new technologies required to improve safety reliability performance and cost including via collaborations with external research organizations as appropriate
• Establish strategies for testing to define and validate methods material properties and simulation techniques

Team Development

• Build high-performing cohesive teams in Dynamic Systems Airframe M&P Flight Systems and Interiors Design Analysis and Test
• Provide infrastructure support and awareness of resources to entire M&FS Team
• Create and execute strategies for coaching mentoring and developing the M&FS Engineering function across Supernal including training
• Meet company goals for diversity equity and inclusion
• Hire experienced yet forward-thinking team members
• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) to M&FS team

Functional Excellence

• Establish culture of quality and safety within M&FS function including by creating and managing metrics for engineering performance and quality; prioritize Safety Above All
• Develop and maintain analysis and design criteria standards policies and procedures for all Supernal teams doing M&FS engineering acknowledging and accommodating the different design drivers and certification approaches
• Implement Supernal Part Classification consistently across teams

Collaboration

• Facilitate collaboration with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization as well as Hyundai Motor Group companies suppliers regulatory agencies other governmental agencies research institutions and industry representatives as needed
• Represent M&FS at external and investor events
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with team members in Supernal to provide and receive updates on project progress quality metrics project summaries and other related information
• May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel

• Bachelors or masters degree in mechanical Aerospace Aeronautical or equivalent disciplines is required
• Ten (10) years minimum experience working with fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft concept development product design and analysis test certification production and in-service support preferably FAA Part 23/25/27/29 programs
• Seven (7) years minimum experience with composite design analysis and production
• Familiarity with aviation industry groups (e.g. CMH17 ASTM F44 RTCA) is desired
• Experience with implementation of new material and manufacturing techniques for FAA acceptance
• Experience working closely with multi-disciplinary teams of leaders to ensure the best quality decisions are made for the team as a whole
• Ability to distill high level goals and constraints into clear concise and actionable objectives is a must
• Experience with aerospace development program planning budgeting technology road-mapping cross-functional collaboration multi-disciplinary team leadership functional excellence responsibilities and multi-site organizational leadership experience is desired
• Ability to build productive relationships quickly and effectively with internal and external leaders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow-up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Self-motivated and forward-thinking personality

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