Strategic Systems Senior Hardware Engineering Manager

Company: PWW Recruiting, LLC.
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's of Science or Technology degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.JOB DESCRIPTION:General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Strategic Systems Electrical Engineering Manager. This position is responsible for providing the leadership to lead a team of 20 Electrical Designers responsible for developing hardware designs for Strategic Weapon System programs in Pittsfield, to develop the capabilities of the team to position for future requirements, and to perform managerial duties to ensure department operational objectives are met. This role will work collaboratively with other Technical Managers and business leaders as part of the overall leadership team to position the business for success. This will include creating an environment of open dialogue and creativity and fostering career development.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line managementReviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reportsAssesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectivesDevelops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, clients and other stakeholdersLeads development of strategic projects or large tasks by applying engineering and organizational knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goalsProvides technical input to Engineering Management in linking project IP strategy to business road-mapsUnderstands and interprets the technical, organizational and process aspects of the projectPlans and executes small to moderate sized projects or groups of projectsResponsible for the completion of assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelinesLeads a group of engineers and technicians as assignedDirects, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering project within area of assigned responsibilityParticipates in development of program strategies and teaming strategies on a single projectParticipates in the development of executable project plans on proposalsParticipates in the proposal processParticipates in continuous process improvement effortsActively uncovers technical and organizational risks and ensures they are included in risk mitigation plansCommunicates regularly with project customer, supplier(s), project team, and internal managementDeals regularly with support functions outside project within the divisionRegular contact with section manager and some contact with upper level division managementFrequent contact with business developmentTravel may be requiredWorks performed without appreciable directionProvides resolution to problems to a diverse range of complex problems which require the use of ingenuity and creativityIs identified as the most effective performer by managementProvides strong technical direction in linking project IP strategy to business road-mapsUnderstands and interprets the technical, organizational and process aspects of the projectReceives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goalsProvides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policiesRecommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s)Works with Business Development personnelExpected to manage work, set objectives and meet commitments for self and othersDelegates assignments to others for developing solutions

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