Sustaining Engineering Manager - Highland Heights, OH

Inertial Aerospace a HEICO Company (NYSE: HEI) is hiring a Sustaining Engineering Manager to join our Avionics team. Inertial Aerospace has decades of experience in the aviation industry and continues to be the leader in the repair of inertial navigation equipment and aircraft avionics. The company was acquired by HEICO Corporation in 2001 and continues to play a critical role within the industry known for its innovation.

The Sustaining Engineering Manager leads engineering support activities for designing and supporting current Test Equipment and Systems. This role is responsible for ensuring the continued support and implementing improvements to ensure reliability, through effective technical leadership, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in test systems with people leadership, process ownership, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Sustaining Engineering team supporting test equipment and systems
• Provide technical oversight for troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause corrective action of test equipment and systems
• Support development, maintenance, approval of test procedures, and engineering data
• Serve as the primary sustaining engineering interface with Operations, Quality and Management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to repair turn-around time (TAT), yield, and cost
• Support audits (FAA, EASA, customer) and assist with corrective action responses
• Manage Sustaining Engineering team budget each fiscal year
• Manage engineering metrics, workload prioritization, and resource planning
• Mentor and develop engineers, fostering technical excellence and accountability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering and/or Aerospace Engineering
• 3+ years of engineering leadership or people management experience
• Strong knowledge of Test Equipment and Systems, electronic troubleshooting, and failure analysis
• Experience with engineering documentation, repair specifications, and test procedures
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, with significant experience in maintaining and supporting test equipment and systems
• Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 repair station requirements and related regulations
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
• Prior experience supporting airline, military, or OEM customers

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Opportunities for career growth
• Collaborative, safety-focused, and quality-driven culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

HEICO is an equal opportunity employer. This is a great position for someone who loves challenges, a chance to learn an exciting business, and looking for an opportunity to grow within a successful company.