Job Listing: 80503-02 Discipline Chief - Aerodynamics

This is an Executive Search for our client a World leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft, turbines and space propulsion systems with operating profits of $2.0 billion in 2007. We are searching for a - Discipline Chief - Aerodynamics to work out of our San Diego, CA. If you are interested please send your resume ASAP. Candidate must have extensive experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting gas turbine engines core components including axial and radial turbines, centrifugal compressors, vaned diffusers, and axial and radial nozzles. You will provide technical guidance, leadership, and problem solving capability for all areas of Aerodynamic and Thermodynamics design within the core engine. You will mentor junior engineers and take personal responsibility for the execution and constant improvement of Standard Work. Candidate will guide or perform root cause analysis of failures, implement corrective action, and ensure lessons learned are properly incorporated. Lead conceptual design of gas path and core engine aerodynamic configuration. Candidate will lead continual development of CFD, FEA and other design tools. Participate in development of new program proposals both technical and budget/schedule estimates.