Manage resource allocations for a team of 10-15 engineers
Interview and hire staff to support resource demands and skill needs
Conduct annual reviews, provide feedback, training, and career guidance to develop future engineering leaders
Ensure compliance to AS9100 New Product Development processes
Initiate, develop, and lead engineering efficiency and other continuous improvement efforts
Plan and drive execution of the detailed technical work scope to the required quality, schedule and budget
Organize, lead, and motivate technical teams in the design and development of challenging products and systems
Contribute directly to project success through individual technical contributions, as required
Develop project plans and pre-contract proposal estimates
Confidently and competently represent DRS in front of customers, including the US Navy
Clearly communicate, orally and in writing, technical and programmatic information to technical and non-technical individuals
Collaboration with other departments, DRS locations, and suppliers to solve problems and develop cost-effective, high quality solutions
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree from a 4 year accredited college or university in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems or similar hardware engineering discipline
A minimum of 10 years leading or managing a team of individual contributors
Demonstrated experience individually driving product development from concept to qualified / fielded systems
Experience with system-level thinking and system engineering principles/methods
Demonstrated experience driving engineering continuous improvement efforts, including process development, training, and rollout
Strong sense of ownership and high level of accountability
Demonstrated focus on designing to cost targets, while meeting key system performance requirements
US citizen
Benefits
comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave)