Site Lead & Director of Engineering: Strategy & Innovation

Elbit America, Inc.; Merrimack (NH); Presencial; USD 170.000 - 220.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

9/80 schedule

Competitive compensation

401(k) program

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee referral program

Tricare supplement

Descripción de la vacante

Twenty-Six Defense in Merrimack, NH seeks a Director of Engineering to provide strategic and operational leadership for product delivery and technology solutions. The Site Lead role advocates for the engineering organization, driving engagement and cross-functional collaboration across the site.

The role focuses on workforce planning, budget development, and a culture of continuous learning and innovation, with responsibility for safety, business continuity, and performance across engineering

Formación

• Direct a business unit with for-profit focus and measure profitability.
• Translate strategic goals into departmental plans and track progress.
• Provide accurate information to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Identify customer needs and propose appropriate solutions.
• Understand lean manufacturing and supply chain concepts.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of quality systems and compliance.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead a team and mentor staff to achieve results.
• Commit to continuous learning and improvement.
• Demonstrate confidentiality and integrity in operations.
• Experience in defense/military domain is preferred.
• Understand cost and price calculations and P&L basics.

Responsabilidades

• Anticipates resource needs and secures staffing, training, equipment, and budget resources.
• Serve as site leader, driving engagement and operational excellence.
• Optimize resources, control costs, and improve efficiency while preserving quality.
• Prepare cost estimates and defend budget proposals with data-driven justifications.
• Foster collaboration and resolve conflicts to align with enterprise objectives.
• Build trust and teamwork through proactive communication and coaching.
• Delegate effectively to maximize leadership impact and productivity.
• Communicate duties and priorities to engineering managers and teams.
• Align individual roles with organizational goals and adjust as needed.
• Solicit feedback to improve performance and outputs.
• Encourage staff training and participation in relevant workshops.
• Other duties as assigned by Senior Management.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Mentorship

Talent development

Staff management

Safety compliance

Cost analysis

Accounting basics

Strategic leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or relevant technical discipline

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Twenty-Six Defense in Merrimack, NH seeks a Director of Engineering to provide strategic and operational leadership for product delivery and technology solutions. The Site Lead role advocates for the engineering organization, driving engagement and cross-functional collaboration across the site.

The role focuses on workforce planning, budget development, and a culture of continuous learning and innovation, with responsibility for safety, business continuity, and performance across engineering