Engineering Manager - (Aerospace - Product Development/Design)
**Must be authorized to work in the U.S.**
International Trade Compliance Requirements (each point only if applicable):
To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government
Must be eligible to serve as an Empowered Official under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Summary:
The Engineering Manager will oversee the daily operations of a diverse team, encompassing systems, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, with an estimated team size ranging from 10 to 12 members.
Top Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (EE, ME, CS, ChE), Master's preferred
- Demonstrated experience (5 years) leading a technical team in the development of new electro-mechanical products (circuit-board / PCB based designs) in, ideally Aerospace or DoD industry, or other highly regulated industries (automotive, medical, etc.)
- Proven technical expertise in power systems, electronic design, and software development methodologies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in program management, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgetary constraints.
- Familiarity with aerospace environmental and development standards applicable to both Military and Commercial sectors (e.g., MIL-STD-810, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254).
- Growth potential ability beyond this level of position
Additional Requirements:
The ideal candidate should possess a background featuring the following demonstrable experience, skills, and educational qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (EE, ME, CS, ChE) is mandatory, with preference given to candidates holding an advanced engineering degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of Engineering Management experience within a highly regulated sector such as Aerospace, Automotive, or Medical industries.
- Proven technical expertise in power systems, electronic design, and software development methodologies.
- Familiarity with aerospace environmental and development standards applicable to both Military and Commercial sectors (e.g., MIL-STD-810, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254).
- Experience navigating through aerospace product development lifecycles, managing both hardware and software co-development from initial requirements to production release.
- Demonstrated proficiency in program management, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgetary constraints.
- Strong leadership skills to motivate teams towards achieving set program objectives aligned with organizational goals.
- Track record of successfully launching complex technical products into the market.
- Competence in drafting technical proposals and providing non-recurring engineering (NRE) estimates to support new business bids and proposals.
- Effective interpersonal and communication abilities are essential for team leadership and interaction with executive management.
- Hands-on experience in co-designing with Operations teams to address design for manufacture (DFM) concerns, facilitating smooth product transitions to production.
- Upholds a high standard of integrity, strictly adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- Capability to present intricate technical concepts to audiences with varying levels of technical understanding.
- Proficiency in managing obsolescence issues, including sourcing alternate parts, qualifying replacements, and implementing product enhancements.
- Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
- Willingness to undertake occasional travel for customer site visits and work at alternate locations as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
In this position, the individual will be tasked with, but not limited to, the following duties:
- Offering leadership to the team, overseeing program management, and fostering talent development within the Engineering division of the company.
- Directing all aspects of design engineering to align with short- and long-term business goals.
- Providing technical guidance to both the Engineering team and Sales/Marketing teams, including engaging in customer visits and tracking industry trends.
- Demonstrating adept program management skills to support multiple program developments effectively.
- Managing intricate design activities while ensuring program objectives are met within stipulated cost and schedule parameters.
- Making substantial contributions to the continuous improvement of processes, systems, and products.
- Exercising personnel authority over the Engineering organization, including recruitment, performance appraisals, promotions, and compensation decisions, subject to upper management approval.
- Collaborating with the business leadership team to create technical presentations and provide budget/schedule estimates to support new program opportunities and proposals.
- Continuously developing the team's skills to stay abreast of advancements in industry technology.
- Handling various tasks such as job assignments, Client estimates, project and engineering status updates, bid support for projects, employee training, goal setting and reviews, and budget management.
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