Sr. Engineering Manager

Safran companies; California, Irvine (MO, CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead dynamic engineering teams in delivering high-quality projects. This role involves overseeing the entire product lifecycle, ensuring robust solutions, and fostering team growth through mentorship and collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, project management abilities, and effective communication. Join a forward-thinking company where you can make a significant impact in the field of electronics and automation, driving innovation and excellence in engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5-8 years of experience in product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Drive execution of engineering deliverables and projects.
• Develop training programs and mentor engineers.

Skills

Inductive reasoning

Integrity

Judgement

Critical thinking

Innovative problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Customer oriented

Adaptable and flexible

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Earned Value Management Systems

ARP4754

DO160

APQP

MIL-STD-810

Job description

Company: Safran Electronics & Defense
Job field: Electronics & Automation
Location: Irvine, California, United States
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
Required degree: Bachelor's Degree
Required experience: More than 5 years
Professional status: Employees / Staff
Salary range: $162,000 to $216,000

Job Summary
The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading one or more engineering teams. The Engineering Manager will drive the execution of high-quality engineering deliverables, processes and/or projects from start to finish, encompassing the entire lifecycle of the product, engage and develop the team, and ensure robust solutions. The Engineering Manager will have strong technical skills, excellent project management abilities, and effective communication. Responsible for hiring, retaining, growing, and mentoring the engineering teams.

Essential Job Functions

1. Lead, develop, and motivate a multidisciplinary team including, but not limited to Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Stress, Safety, and Project engineers.
2. Lead the development, proposal creation, project capture, cost/schedule baselining, and successful launch of projects.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement projects.
4. Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, through activities including initial meetings, onsite visits, business development, and technical reviews.
5. Specify major equipment, develop bid packages, conduct technical and commercial reviews, make bid recommendations, and review engineering artifacts.
6. Develop training programs and mentor engineers, fostering positive morale.
7. Guide the team through rigorous product development processes to ensure predictable performance.
8. Drive technical strategy, architecture, and operational readiness for assigned product lines.
9. Lead Research and Development activities of new technologies.
10. Lead root causes analysis activities on products, technical problems, and documentation.
11. Develop and maintain relationships with all necessary internal engineering organizations to ensure a well-integrated development process and technical outcome.
12. Lead the performance of the engineering team to ensure the team meets business objectives, design quality, and project timelines.
13. Conduct regular staff meetings to ensure that the team is well informed and engaged with the company.
14. Ensure team's change management practices align with the organization's processes.
15. Collaborate with international manufacturing locations during development and serial production to maximize production yields.
16. Experience with development utilizing: ARP4754, DO160, APQP, and ARP4761, MIL-STD-810 (preferred).
17. Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems for project controls.
18. Act as the initial point of escalation for issues or challenges encountered by the team. Capable of effectively prioritizing and de-escalating issues with impacted parties.
19. Develop and perform project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals.
20. Lead projects or initiatives at the direction of the engineering organization to implement process/product improvements.
21. Other duties may be assigned.
22. Provides input on resource planning and policy development.

Complementary Description

1. Set priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other managers.
2. Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures, and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from the next level manager.
3. Typically does not spend more than 50% of time performing the work supervised.
4. Applies acquired expertise to analyze and solve problems with & without clear precedent.
5. Establishes training and development plans for team members.
6. Responsible for the performance and results of a team within own discipline or function.
7. Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
8. Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures, and business plan; develops & executes proposals for complex challenges and receives guidance from senior leadership as needed.
9. Provide technical guidance to employees, colleagues, and/or customers.
10. Accountable for the budget, performance, and results of a medium-sized team or multiple small teams of employees.
11. Exercise full management authority, including performance reviews, pay decisions, recruitment, discipline, termination, and other personnel actions.
12. Address issues with impact beyond own team based on knowledge of related disciplines.
13. Define team operating standards and ensures essential procedures are followed based on knowledge of own discipline.

Job Requirements

Education/Experience

1. Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, aerospace, electrical, engineering technology, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or systems engineering.
2. 5-8 years of experience in product development lifecycle which comprises requirements engineering, detailed design, testing, and qualification.

Senior Engineering Manager: 8 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience. 3+ years of people management experience wherein the candidate is responsible for performance management and career development of the reporting employees.

Leadership/Management/Personal skills

1. Inductive reasoning
2. Integrity
3. Judgement, critical thinking, and innovative problem-solving
4. Leadership
5. Communication, both verbally and written and through active listening and reading comprehension
6. Customer oriented
7. Adaptable and flexible
8. Ability to summarize complex information
9. A deep understanding of root cause corrective action
10. Knowledge of change control management
11. Analytical thinking
12. Dependability
13. Change agent
14. Planning, organization, and prioritizing

1. Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
2. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S.