Director, Engineering

ams AG; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Director of Engineering to drive product strategy and oversee engineering execution. This role demands a strong background in project management and systems engineering, along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering. You will lead a team, address technical challenges, and communicate with senior leadership. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 and is ideal for candidates with 10+ years of industry experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in related industry.
• DoD or aerospace experience.
• Understanding of ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive product strategy and manage engineering execution.
• Provide oversight on design change approvals.
• Communicate with leadership regarding program status.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving in engineering

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Company Overview

AMS Group, Inc. is a leading distributor, manufacturer, and supplier of engineered aerospace and defense systems, components, and subsystems, providing innovative technologies and logistics support to defense and security markets. We are a rapidly growing small business (100 employees) with our headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia and offices in Stevensville, Maryland; Kearneysville, West Virginia; San Diego and Torrance, California. AMS Group, Inc. and its business units are committed to conducting business in a legal, ethical, and socially responsible manner. We focus on creating value and innovation to benefit our partners, clients and customers while ensuring the health, safety and welfare of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are seeking an experienced Director, Engineering for our Engineered Solutions business.

Essential Responsibilities

• Apply strong technical and customer requirements knowledge in technology to develop and drive product strategy.
• Accountable for engineering execution on programs within and across the business unit (cost, schedule, technical).
• Responsible for technical issue resolution, ensures root cause is identified and / or risk is adequately bound.
• Responsible for program design change approval and ensures technical readiness for design reviews.
• Communicate and influence leadership regarding matters of substantial importance to the function or business area; frequently conducts briefings to senior leaders.
• Support new business pursuits and proposal activities.
• Review program risks / opportunities and identify opportunities for engineering improvements (people, process, and tools).
• Ensure engineering initiatives are adopted, processes & procedures are continuously improved and followed.
• Act as engineering lead for program accomplishments, issues, highlights, monthly status.
• Grow and maintain engineering staff and maintain low attrition through employee engagement, transparency, and an ability to continuously adapt to evolving environments.
• Own and develop tactical and operational plans and goals for the engineering team.
• Recommend and implement new products, processes, policies, standards, or operating plans in support of business strategy.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the effective flow of technical information in our Licensing business. Build relationships with License OEM clients and third-party technical data retrieval partners.
• Open and honest verbal and written communication, promotes teamwork and AMS Group values.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of systems engineering principles and product development lifecycle.
• Previous DoD, aerospace and project management experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication and management skills.
• Desire, energy and capability to solve a broad range of engineering challenges as part of daily activities.
• Ability to work with customers, clients and supply chain partners.
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous workloads effectively, including adapting to changes, planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.
• Ability to lead a small but multi-disciplined engineering team to achieve superior results.
• Limited travel required in support of major project and client activity / milestones.
• Understanding of US ITAR regulations.

Work Experience / Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Master’s degree preferred.
• Ten+ years of professional industry related experience.
• MilSpec, AS9100 and aerospace industry experience.
• Military service or related experience preferred.
• US Citizenship required.

AMS Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of the ITAR. The ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Salary

150,000-$200,000