Engineering Director

at  Comply365

ABOUT COMPLY365 + VISTAIR

In January 2024, Comply365 and Vistair announced their merger and strategic growth investment from Insight Partners and Liberty Hall Capital Partners. The combination of Comply365 and Vistair creates a leading global provider of compliance, safety and data intelligence technologies serving the aviation, defense and rail industries with over 120 customers located in more than 30 countries on 6 continents.
Comply365 is a leading provider of enterprise SaaS and mobile solutions for content management and document distribution in highly regulated industries, including aviation and rail. Comply365 supports the world’s most mobile and remote workforces with targeted and personalized delivery of job-critical data that enables safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
Vistair is one of the world’s leading providers of Operational Content Management for aviation technical publications, safety and regulatory content. Vistair is focused on driving market-leading innovation that simplifies the complex Flight Operations, Engineering, Safety and Compliance eco-system across the aviation industry and the defense sector.
Our culture truly sets us apart at Comply365 + Vistair. In addition to our unwavering dedication to our customers and products that we offer, we are, first and foremost, a diverse team of driven, energetic, and passionate individuals who work together to make a direct impact on the future of our company. We have built, and continue to build a world-class, dynamic, and people-first culture. We believe in celebrating one another’s achievements, open communication, and transparent leadership.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting into the VP of Engineering, as the Engineering Director you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of software engineers in the SMS (Safety Management Systems) engineering team to develop and deliver high-quality software solutions. This role is crucial for driving the strategic direction and execution of our engineering initiatives.
You will be responsible for providing technical guidance, mentoring team members, and driving continuous improvement in engineering processes. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the engineering team, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Team Management: Oversee the hiring, training, and performance evaluation of engineering staff. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.
• Engineering Excellence: Ensure engineering excellence through code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.
• Project Management: Manage engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments such as Product Management, Quality Assurance and Delivery to ensure engineering efforts support overall business objectives.
• Culture: Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability within the engineering team.
• Technical Guidance: Provide technical guidance and expertise to the engineering team, helping to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve engineering processes and practices to increase efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to engineering projects, ensuring potential issues are addressed proactively.
• Stakeholder Communication: Represent the engineering team in stakeholder and executive meetings and provide regular updates on project status, engineering initiatives, progress, and challenges.
• Stay Current: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in engineering management.