Are you an experienced engineer with leadership skills? Vipe 21 is currently looking for a Discipline Lead - Mechanical to contribute to our continued growth and development!

Vipe 21 is a fast-growing EASA Part 21J Design Organization, working on a wide range of aircraft modifications. These include avionics integrations, internal and external modifications of various sizes, and cabin upgrades for special missions such as Search & Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, and Coast and Border Guard operations.

What will you be working on?

As Discipline Lead - Mechanical, you'll be responsible for leading and developing the team of mechanical design engineers. The team currently consists of seven engineers and is expected to grow in the coming years. The work is varied and offers excellent opportunities to challenge yourself and develop both your technical and leadership capabilities.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Day-to-day responsibility for leading the team: manage resources, distribute projects and tasks according to qualifications and capacity, assist with prioritization during busy periods, communicate with and manage contractors, advise engineers on problem solving, and handle general personnel management.

• Training: identify training needs within the team, conduct training, and mentor engineers in developing themselves and their colleagues.

• Strategic development: identify staffing needs, recruit new personnel, and support the Head of Design Organisation in the development and scaling of the organisation.

• Customer Relations: Represent the design organization in customer interactions during project execution. Occasionally participate in trade shows.

• Commercial Support: Assist the sales team during the proposal phase.

In addition to the general responsibilities, the Discipline Lead – Mechanical is expected to contribute to daily engineering production. This work will vary according to your qualifications, background, and career goals. The following are examples of additional tasks:

• Serve as Project Engineer on small and large modification projects

• Engage with EASA regarding certification

• Engineering and product development

• Check and approval of drawings and documentation

• Product ownership

• Prototyping and testing

We are a small, effective team where everyone contributes – so you’ll need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves when needed. At Vipe 21, we value teamwork, ownership, and supporting each other.

Who are you?

We are looking for an engineer with at least 10 years of relevant experience. An aviation background is not required, but an interest in aviation and a willingness to learn is essential. Experience with EASA Part 21J/G, Part-145 or Part CAMO is an advantage. If you have experience in the helicopter industry as well – you tick all the boxes.

We believe you:

• Are structured, analytical, and solution-oriented

• Communicate clearly and effectively

• Have strong leadership skills

• Can lead by example and take ownership of your work

• Have the ability to push tasks to completion

• Perform well in a fast-paced setting and manage multiple priorities

Desired Background & Skills

• Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience

• Have worked in the Scandinavian work culture for a number of years

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Experience in leadership or readiness to step into such a role

• Willingness to travel on occasion

What can you expect from us?

• To be a valued team member in a growing company with ambitious goals and exciting projects.

• An inclusive, informal work environment with passionate colleagues.

• Opportunities to work on international projects through our expanding global footprint.

• Room to grow — as we continue to scale, you'll have the chance to explore new roles and responsibilities.

Are you the one we’re looking for? Then we’d love to hear from you!

If you have questions about the role, feel free to contact
Roger Aure (Head of Design Organisation)
+47 41 59 49 41
roger@vipe21.com