Engineering Manager II - Lead Multi-Disciplinary A&D Teams

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Dayton (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an Engineering Manager II to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team in delivering complex aerospace projects. You will develop schedules, control costs, and drive technical solutions while ensuring adherence to standards and regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, with a focus on mentoring staff and presenting updates to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 4+ years of management.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team to achieve project milestones.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of engineering products.
• Monitor and control project costs to stay within budget.
• Drive the development and implementation of technical solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with applicable standards and regulations.
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, promoting continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Present project updates and technical data to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering principles

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s of Science degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

CAE tools

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking an Engineering Manager II to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team in delivering complex aerospace projects. You will develop schedules, control costs, and drive technical solutions while ensuring adherence to standards and regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, with a focus on mentoring staff and presenting updates to executives.