Technical Director, Engineering

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TRIUMPHdesigns, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Based in Park City, UT, Triumph Geared Solutions is a leading independent aerospace gear and gear box supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 200 employees. The Company’s key products and services include power transmission systems, integrated gearbox design and builds, airframe mounted accessor drives (AMAD’s), engine mounted accessory drives (EMAD’s), rotorcraft transmissions, turboshaft internal gearboxes, emergency power gearboxes, and large complex aero gears for both OE and aftermarket / spares end markets.

Park City, UT lies east of Salt Lake City in the western state of Utah. Framed by the craggy Wasatch Range, it’s bordered by the Deer Valley Resort and the huge Park City Mountain Resort, both known for their ski slopes.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic individual for the position of Director-Engineering, Geared Solutions (GS) with principal responsibilities to manage the entire engineering department, oversee the design and development of new products as well as the support of existing fielded products. This position is responsible for staffing, managing project timelines and budgets. TGS Engineering provides expert mechanical design and development of geared aerospace products. Engineering capabilities at PC include prototyping, analysis & design, maintaining a comprehensive full-service test infrastructure, and conducting development and verification test programs for new product introduction and legacy production programs. Key products and services include design, development, manufacture, and support of high-speed aerospace gears (complex spiral bevel gears / pinions, helical gears, bull gears, spur gears), gear components, machined housings, integrated gearboxes, airframe mounted accessory drives (AMAD), engine mounted accessory drives (EMAD) and rotorcraft transmissions, spanning commercial and military fixed-wing and rotorcraft applications.

This position Tech Director, Engineering is based out of Park City, UT and has the responsibility across all Geared Solutions. The position is responsible for assuring the department is staffed with all necessary competency and manages the engineering work force schedule and budget performance. The position will also lead efforts to validate technical plans, schedules, assumptions, and integrity of the design and compliance evidence.

Responsibilities

Partnering with the site General Managers, the Director, Engineering will :

• Assure that product safety and integrity are never compromised.
• Oversee the technical integrity of gear box (AMAD / EMAD) and geared actuator product design and development. Ensure sound, validated analytic and test methods and procedures are used in the development of all products.
• Accountable to the Gear Systems GM’s and OpCo Presidents for engineering costs and scheduled performance.
• Provide technical leadership for the Engineering Team to assure successful execution of product development programs for new or modified product from concept design through production transition.
• Interface with customers to coordinate high level program activity or resolve issues. Ensure Technical Reviews are comprehensive, assess all aspects of the development phase, identify risks, are compliant, and completed with appropriate documentation.
• Ensure new product development procedures are adhered to and that recommendations for continuous improvement relative to lessons learned are communicated and incorporated into revised processes.
• Responsible for assuring engineering staff has the domain expertise and experience necessary for development and support of Gear System products.
• Ensure timely, thorough, and accurate technical support is provided for in-service product sustaining engineering.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Position Criteria :

Additional Information

All Positions at Triumph Geared Solutions require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US Citizens or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently all applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents (

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Work Environment and Physical Demands :

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms : stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Our Vision :

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission :

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values :

Code of Conduct :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values : Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) :

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information :

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.

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