New Product Development Analyst

For more than 65 years, HEICO Corporation has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronic industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO's high energy culture focuses our Team Members' on providing high quality products and services to our customer base. Our leadership approach creates a dynamic environment that continually challenges our Team Members to perform at their best. For four consecutive years, Forbes Magazine ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies." HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, paid vacation and holidays, an excellent 401K plan with company match, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.

Overview: The New Product Development Analyst, reporting to the New Product Induction (NPI) Manager, this position will be part of a HEICO team focusing on research, sourcing and data management related to the identification, development and sale of both commercial and military aircraft replacement parts.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Department Manager, Sales Directors, Engineers, and Supply Chain, to aid in identification, researching, and induction of new programs.
• Prepare, manage and analyze large market MS Excel data files in search of new product development opportunities.
• Research aircraft technical publications (IPC’s, AMM’s, CMM’s, etc.) compiling summary research packages for downstream users.
• Enter, maintain and manage technical and sales related data in company CRM systems.
• Review, track, and update requests related to customer commitments and expectations.
• Assist in capturing and tracking key metrics related to new product induction.
• Proactively seek out process improvements.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Department Manager.

Requirements

• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and strict attention to detail.
• Learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; strives for continuous improvement.
• Mechanical Aptitude and/or Technical Background (Preferred).
• Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple items, manage issues and escalate when necessary to achieve results.
• Ability to work in a team environment and under tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills are required together with well-developed communication (oral and written) skills, with the ability to convey technical information and ideas clearly and concisely.
• Must have strong follow-up skills and the ability to develop productive business relationships via the phone (primary) and e-mail (secondary).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (emphasis on MS Excel pivot tables, v-lookup etc.).
• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, intellect, experience and judgment.
• Ability and desire to develop beyond this role as business requirements dictate.
• Limited travel (domestic & international) possible. 

Experience

• Bachelors Degree (Business with a Technical Background preferred)
• Aviation related experience and familiarity with aircraft technical documentation is preferred.