Director of Engineering

• Manages engineering department, including manpower, expense, capital budgets


• Responsible for engineering portions of business plan, major contributor for entire business plan


• Responsible for engineering processes, policies and procedures


• Responsible for the completeness and correctness of technical design and analysis


• Responsible for content of new business proposals


• Provides support to the negotiating team relative to proposal efforts


• Responsible for performance evaluation and development of engineering staff


• Responsible for the technical and business readiness of engineering through hiring and people development


• Work with the Director of Test, Quality, and CI to plan and execute projects that are in the test and certification phase

Required Skills:
Requirements:

• BSEE, BSME, or equivalent degree. 5-7 years of experience at the Director or Managerial level. At least 10 years of applicable aerospace and defense engineering experience, and proven track record in leading experienced technical personnel
• Must have experience at least previously with Circuit board design for the Space industry
• Experience with electrical design of space hardware for launch vehicles or satellites is a plus
• Experience with Input/Output Control Command devices would be a big plus. Experience implementing core engineering processes, including Integrated Product Development, Design to Cost, Design for Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing, Assembly and Test
• Experience implementing a disciplined approach to the phased engineering development process
• Exceptional team building, leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of systems engineering competencies such as requirements management, system optimization
• Proven record of satisfying customers in demanding, design to spec, aerospace/defense development program environment
• Knowledge of engineering tools, design and analysis software
• Knowledge of business management skills and ability to set engineering strategies to support business objectives
• Ability to lead organizations in Risk and Issue Management and Root Cause and Corrective Action using common industry tools and processes