Provides general technical, engineering management, and specialized subject matter expertise to the standards and technical report development process for the commercial aviation industry.
Manages multiple subcommittees, working groups, and/or user forum projects developing applicable industry guidance, standards, and technical reports.
Supports implementation of company strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
Expected to handle more complex engineering/technical issues.
Applies specialized job-specific technical/engineering expertise in project management and product development.
Supports industry through demonstrated ability to influence task groups to achieve industry desired outcomes.
Performs project engineering management for working groups, and/or user forums as assigned, including:
- Develop proposals for statement of work for new and revised standards & technical reports
- Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
- Develop industry guidance, standards and technical reports, coordinating responses to industry comments and coordinating with related industry groups and representing the subcommittees and working groups in meetings and forums.
- Perform and manage technical oversight report generation/assessment with strict confidentiality and compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements; conduct technical oversight as required; review/update reports; follow up and close non-conformances; ensure effective closure of reports for timely issuance of certificates; provide technical summary reports to the assigned task group; provide required alerts.
Manages the work programs of assigned subcommittees and working groups, including technical planning, meeting logistics, facilitation, and meeting report preparation.
Function as the focal point for committee activities by writing and issuing agendas and minutes, resolving problems, communicating information, answering inquiries, etc.
Negotiates contracts as required.
Plans and conducts technical meetings, prepares materials, and facilitates technical sessions and seminars.
Prepares technical meeting reports and presentation of results for industry coordination.
Develop industry standards & technical reports in new technical areas by exploring opportunities in expanding and emerging technologies.
Recruit qualified technical volunteers
Plans and contributes to the technical sessions at Industry Conferences & Technical Meetings.
Plan or manage symposium sessions/panels or report on multiple related programs as required.
Support the program marketing plan. Support and help to coordinate the development of marketing materials. As required, execute more complex tasks, such as preparing and presenting program status reviews for executive leadership and oversight/steering committees.
Responsible for new initiatives of moderate complexity, as assigned.
Identify gaps/problems and develop process improvements for assigned programs.
Participates in user-experience research to identify obstacles, improve ease-of-use, customer satisfaction and inform future product and service development, as applicable.
Leverage the expertise of applicable functional roles within the larger SAE group and existing best practices. Support the program strategic plan. Ensure appropriate parties are connected and aligned with deadlines, goals, and milestones. Explore opportunities in expanding and emerging technologies.
Requirements
Three years of experience managing volunteer committees including the recruitment, retention, and management of volunteers, or similar experience.
Knowledge of the commercial Aviation Industry
Project management experience
In-depth Technical/engineering expertise with experience in the areas of responsibility for position.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills along with excellent analytical, writing and editing, and presentation skills
Ability to organize effectively, carry out independent action, work on simultaneous assignments, and perform functions of a confidential manner
Strong project management skills and proficient with planning software and tools
Global and cultural sensitivities
Attention to detail
Strong team development, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Understanding of trade association operations
Strong leadership skills developing and achieving organizational long- and short-range business plans and goals
Ability to work with high-level executives, industry (commercial, government, military, academic) leaders
Benefits
Hybrid flexibility
Professional development opportunities
Limited domestic and international travel (up to 10–15%)
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