Manager, Engineering IPT Leads

Marotta Controls, Inc.; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 132,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Vacation days

Sick days

Personal days

Holidays

Flexible scheduling

Compressed workweeks

Job summary

Marotta Controls, Inc. in Chaska, MN, seeks a Manager, Engineering IPT Leads to head technical teams on new product development in the PAS department.

You will drive requirements, planning, design reviews, integration, testing and system validation for electromechanical systems. You’ll have a Mechanical, Electrical or Software background with 6+ years as a technical lead, and manage project engineers while collaborating with senior engineers, program managers and customers on military and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience as a technical lead.
• New Product Development experience in aerospace/military industry.
• Ability to communicate, plan, organize, supervise, and control multiple projects.
• Experience from project start to finish.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Earned Value Management.
• Strong documentation and writing skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct Engineering IPT Lead Responsibilities: Perform the duties of an Engineering IPT Lead; Manage the technical team performance to project schedule and cost and support the program manager; Lead the new product development processes of electromechanical systems for commercial and military platforms; Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, judgment, cooperation, and ability to communicate technical information; Support new business pursuits that address program technical requirements and associated schedule and costs; Lead a technical team from the beginning to the end of a new development project; Communicate, plan, organize, supervise, and control work in one or more projects concurrently; Interface with both commercial and military customers in technical program definition and execution; Identify technical tasks and resources for projects and create engineering development plans, WBS, etc. needed to execute projects; Manage and control within 10% of approved engineering budget.;
• Functional Leadership Responsibilities: Coordinate subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions as it relates to the Engineering IPT Lead role.; Ensure compliance tasks are completed in a timely manner, and teaching and enforcing processes and procedures.; Develop and maintain the communications processes, tools, templates and training for cross-project coordination and execution.; Develop and maintain Monthly Resource Demand plans; Responsible for development and implementation of talent and capability roadmaps for the organization.; Communications, including internal Staff Meetings and dissemination of information, both down and up.

Skills

Technical lead

NPD aerospace

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Earned Value Management

Control Account Management

Job description

Position: Manager, Engineering IPT Leads

Location: Chaska, MN

Job Id: 2073-6305-27-NB

# of Openings: 1

Elevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace four years running! Dedicated to innovation, quality and excellence, we deliver cutting edge control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. At Marotta, we value bold thinking and teamwork, and we empower our employees to push boundaries while delivering top-tier solutions to our customers. Our team fosters a fun, collaborative culture where creativity and technical excellence thrive! Your next big opportunity starts here. Be part of a company where your work supports a mission that makes a difference—

Manager, Engineering IPT Leads

Overview:

The Engineering IPT Leads Manager is responsible for leading technical teams on new product development projects in our Power and Actuation Systems (PAS) Department. This individual will be part of a development team creating creating embedded systems for electrical power systems, and manipulation and control of flight actuation systems and. Activities for this role include requirements definition and management, planning of technical tasks for the team, review designs, integration and testing, release documentation and system validation.

The qualified candidate will have either Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering training and experience. This individual will play a key role on high priority programs and have significant interactions with senior engineers, system engineers, test engineers, program managers, and customers. In addition, this individual will directly manage a team of project engineers. The functional leadership portion of this position is estimated to be 25% of indirect support to project team, with the remaining 75% being utilized as direct support to specific project related tasks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct Engineering IPT Lead Responsibilities:
  • Perform the duties of an Engineering IPT Lead.
  • Manage the technical team performance to project schedule and cost and support the program manager.
  • Lead the new product development processes of electromechanical systems for commercial and military platforms.
  • Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, judgment, cooperation, and ability to communicate technical information.
  • Support new business pursuits that address program technical requirements and associated schedule and costs.
  • Lead a technical team from the beginning to the end of a new development project.
  • Communicate, plan, organize, supervise, and control work in one or more projects concurrently.
  • Interface with both commercial and military customers in technical program definition and execution.
  • Identify technical tasks and resources for projects and create engineering development plans, WBS, etc. needed to execute projects.
  • Manage and control within 10% of approved engineering budget.
  • Manage system requirements and define lower level requirements.
  • Oversee/review technical reports to satisfy internal and external deliverables.
• Functional Leadership Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions as it relates to the Engineering IPT Lead role.
  • Ensure compliance tasks are completed in a timely manner, and teaching and enforcing processes and procedures.
  • Develop and maintain the communications processes, tools, templates and training for cross-project coordination and execution.
  • Develop and maintain Monthly Resource Demand plans
  • Responsible for development and implementation of talent and capability roadmaps for the organization.
  • Communications, including internal Staff Meetings and dissemination of information, both down and up.

Qualification/Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience as a technical lead.
• New Product Development experience in aerospace/military industry.
• Ability to effectively communicate, plan, organize, supervise, and control work in one or more projects concurrently.
• Experience in executing a project from the beginning to the end.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Project and Project
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management and Control Account Management.
• Strong documentation and writing skills.
• Ability to work closely with a team of engineers and technicians and comfortable in laboratory environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Position entails exposure to typical manufacturing (i.e. Machine Shop, Assembly, Testing, etc.) environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
• Business office environment requiring use of telephone and personal computer.
• Work under pressure and overtime when required, in order to meet deadlines.

Pay Range: $132,000 - $165,000 per year

This position is at our Chaska, MN office location

At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed.

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture. If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, check out all of our openings at https://marotta.com/job-openings/

If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, check out all our openings at https://marotta.com/job-openings/