Manager Engineering Technical Support 1 – Composites

Manager Engineering Technical Support 1 – Composites

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of experience in a technical role OR Master’s Degree plus 2 years of experience in a technical role OR High School Diploma/G.E.D plus 8 years of experience in a technical role
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing, operations, or assembly environment
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance or SCI access
• Must be able to work 1st shift 6am- 3:30pm

Responsibilities

• Leading high profile teams that innovate new solutions and resolve fabrication issues for low volume high complexity space and aerospace products.
• Collaborating with Section Managers and Sub-Project Managers on quality, schedule, and cost goals. Ensuring priorities are continued through the 2nd shift team in responsible manufacturing work cells.
• Managing a section within the larger organizational unit, setting & operating to objectives & providing guidance to subordinates based on goals, objectives, company policy, and performance.
• Building a culture that empowers and motivates team performance, establishing functional shared accountability with the programs and new business pursuits.
• Promotes mentoring throughout the team and the development of shop leads.
• Working closely with the Department Managers and fellow Section Managers to define and implement the department strategy.
• Promoting the Space Systems vision and principles in their area of responsibility.
• Staffing critical skills and developing retention strategies.
• Setting goals and providing performance feedback.
• Managing indirect and capital budgets.
• Promoting metrics-based management across the organization.
• Candidate should be technically diverse in multiple disciplines of manufacturing and assembly.
• Develop and manage process improvement and affordability initiatives to improve quality performance, reduce cost, and drive on-time delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in STEM (Science Technology Engineering or Math) or MBA
• Prior functional management experience in a position responsible for staffing, processes, and/or products
• Composite shop management experience for space products
• Broad understanding of Space Systems programs
• Proficient in MS Office tools
• Proven strong communication and leadership skills in a team environment
• Active Top Secret clearance or SCI security access.