Engineering Manager

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and inspiring his or her team to achieve their best. Your role will involve leading a team of Engineers, several years of strong managerial experience leading a team of engineers and NOT be a player-coach but a true leader of their teams. T successful candidate will also a have knowledge of Finite Element Analysis. In addition, we have a strong desire for that candidate to have their PE.  Your collaborative attitude and interpersonal skills will help you thrive as an Engineering Manager.

  Responsibilities Coach and mentor direct reports for continued advancement of capabilities and career progressionConduct periodic performance reviews of direct reports, providing constructive feedback and performance/development goals. Assign and manage design engineering teams to meet technical and project requirements on-time and within cost allocations. Support technical interaction with customers for all aspects of a project, including customer meetings, presentations, and written communications. Maintain close involvement with team and drive technical decisions as required to ensure sound engineering decisions in accordance with project needs. Review and approve engineering documents such as reports, letters and customer deliverables.

Ensure Design Reviews are held for projects with design content in accordance with business processes. Support and/or lead proposal activities including market assessments, accurate engineering scope definition, risk assessment and proposal writing. Collaborate with EMD engineering management team in manpower assignments and engineering process improvements/implementation. Ensure risk management efforts are employed on assigned projects by directing and overseeing the design engineering team’s activities. Collaborate and actively engage with Project Management and Manufacturing to maintain awareness of production status, while managing the engineering team to minimize disruptions and actively pursue improvements.

QualificationsBachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Master’s Degree preferred)Strong technical aptitude in machine design, and a broad knowledge of EMD product linesMinimum of ten years of engineering and leadership experience in a design and production environment is preferredDemonstrated track record of sound and timely technical decisionsUnderstanding of Project Management tools and experience applying them to manage the cost and schedule aspects a Project’s engineering scopeDemonstrated experience in leading and motivating a technical teamDue to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens. Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.