Engineering Manager - 1885764

Title: Engineering Manager

Reports to: VP of Engineering

Location Tempe AZ

A direct-hire opportunity to work for a market-leading aerospace supplier in Tempe, AZ. We offer a

competitive benefits package and leading-edge technology development. The Engineering Manager will

manage/direct day-to-day operations of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of systems, electrical,

mechanical, and software engineers (approximate team size of 10-12).

Position Description/Job Responsibilities

Provide team leadership, program management, and talent development for the Engineering

function of the company.

Direct all design engineering functions in support of short- and long-term business objectives. Provide technical guidance to the Engineering team as well as to Sales/Marketing teams to

include customer visits and industry trend tracking.

Provide strong program management capability in support of multiple program developments. Manage complex design activities while meeting program objectives within cost and schedule

requirements.

Provide significant contribution towards continuous improvement of processes, systems, and

products.

Has personnel authority over Engineering organization, including add/remove, appraisals,

promotion, and compensation, in accordance with upper management concurrence.

Works with business leadership team in creation of technical presentations and

budget/schedule estimates in support of new program opportunities and proposals.

Continued talent development of the team to keep current with industry technology

advancements.

Performance of job assignments, manpower estimates, project and engineering status, project

bid support, employee training, goals and reviews, and management of budgets.

Requirements/Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Engineering discipline (EE, ME, CS, ChE) required. Advanced

engineering degree desired.

5+ years of Engineering Management experience in a highly regulated industry (Aerospace,

Automotive, Medical, etc.).

Demonstrated technical knowledge of power systems, electronic design, and software

development processes.

Experience with aerospace environmental and development standards for both Military &

Commercial industries (i.e. MIL-STD-810, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, etc.)

Experience with aerospace product development lifecycles for hardware/software co-

development from product requirements through qualification and release to production.

Demonstrated expertise in program management with adherence to schedule and cost

requirements.

Ability to motivate and drive teams to meet established program requirements in support of

business objectives.

Demonstrated experience of bringing complex technical products to market. Experience in writing technical proposals and non-recurring engineering (NRE) estimates in

support of new business bids & proposals.

Strong interpersonal and open communication skills in support of both functional team

leadership as well as executive management interface.

Demonstrated experience in co-designing with Operations teams to address design for

manufacture (DFM) issues for successful product transition to production.

Exhibits a high level of integrity with full adherence and application of all company policies and

procedures.

Ability to present complex technical information to audiences of varying technical knowledge Management of obsolescence issues including alternate parts sourcing, qualification of

replacement parts, and implementation of product improvements.

Demonstrated examples of driving a successful continuous improvement program Limited travel required in support of customer site visits and alternate work sites Must be able to work in a standard office environment, with ability to sit or stand most of the

workday.

Must be able to lift work materials up to 40 pounds in weight. Due to ITAR regulations, required to be a US citizen or green card holder.