Engineering Manager

Leonardo DRS

Fitchburg (MA)

On-site

USD 125,114 - 199,484

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including vacation and parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a highly technical Engineering Manager to provide functional and technical leadership to a team of engineers. This role encompasses managing resources, driving innovative projects, and ensuring compliance with development processes. Candidates should possess strong mechanical or electrical engineering skills and a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience. The position is based in Fitchburg, Massachusetts and offers a competitive salary range from $125,114 to $199,484, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years leading or managing a team of individual contributors.
Demonstrated experience driving product development from concept to qualified systems.
Familiarity with industrial and military design specifications.

Responsibilities

Manage resource allocations for a team of 10-15 engineers.
Conduct annual reviews, provide feedback and training.
Ensure compliance with AS9100 New Product Development processes.
Drive engineering efficiency and continuous improvement efforts.
Plan and execute technical work scope to quality, schedule and budget.
Motivate technical teams and contribute to project success.

Skills

Mechanical engineering skills

Electrical engineering skills

Team leadership

System engineering principles

Continuous improvement

Ownership and accountability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems or similar hardware engineering discipline

Masters of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems or similar hardware engineering discipline

Job description

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

DRS NPS has an immediate need for a highly technical Engineering Manager. This highly-visible leadership position has two primary responsibilities. First, to provide functional management and technical leadership to a team of 10-15 engineers within a matrixed organizational structure. Second, this role is expected to lead challenging and innovative technical projects, with the ability to be an effective bridge between engineering, other functions, and senior management.

In the functional manager role, this position will be responsible to manage resources in support of large number of active development programs. This role baselines individual expectations, performs performance evaluations, provides performance-based feedback, career development, resource/skill gap assessments, and hiring recommendations. This role also monitors and manages the performance of the team through development and evaluation of metrics, including reporting up to senior management. Additionally, this role is expected to drive engineering efficiencies through continuous improvement efforts.

In the technical leader role, this position is responsible for estimating, planning, and driving technical execution of U.S. military and customized commercial projects ranging from < $2M - $150M+. The day-to-day focus entails organizing, leading, and encouraging multidisciplinary project team(s) ranging from 3-10+ engineers, as well as direct individual contributions to project work. Critical to success in the role is the ability to organize complicated technical challenges, inspire the engineering team to find innovative solutions to problems, and clearly document / present project status within the team, to project leadership, and to other functions (including senior management). As part of regular activities, this role will have significant supplier and customer interaction.

The ideal candidate is an individual possessing strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering skills, combined with engineering team leadership skills. The ability to set a vision for a team and influence its adoption is a key skillset.

Job Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Masters of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems or similar hardware engineering discipline
Experience with execution of projects for the US military or foreign navies
Familiarity with industrial and military design specifications
Experience with the development of electric machines, electric motor/drive systems, electro-mechanical systems, or other power machinery.
Experience with marine gas turbines, steam turbines, and/or diesel engines
Experience of leading the successful integration of multiple sub-systems
Active security clearance

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The salary range for this position is $125,114-$199,484. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable). Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including anti state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Our Vision

To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

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