Engineering Manager

A direct-hire opportunity to work for a market-leading aerospace supplier in Tempe, AZ. We offer a competitive benefits package and leading-edge technology development. The Engineering Manager will manage/direct day-to-day operations of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of systems, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers (approximate team size of 10-12).

Position Description/Job Responsibilities:

• Provide team leadership, program management, and talent development for the Engineering function of the company.
• Direct all design engineering functions in support of short- and long-term business objectives.
• Provide technical guidance to the Engineering team as well as to Sales/Marketing teams to include customer visits and industry trend tracking.
• Provide strong program management capability in support of multiple program developments.
• Manage complex design activities while meeting program objectives within cost and schedule requirements.
• Provide significant contribution towards continuous improvement of processes, systems, and products.
• Has personnel authority over Engineering organization, including add/remove, appraisals, promotion, and compensation, in accordance with upper management concurrence.
• Works with business leadership team in creation of technical presentations and budget/schedule estimates in support of new program opportunities and proposals.
• Continued talent development of the team to keep current with industry technology advancements.
• Performance of job assignments, manpower estimates, project and engineering status, project bid support, employee training, goals and reviews, and management of budgets.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering discipline (EE, ME, CS, ChE) required. Advanced engineering degree desired.
• 5+ years of Engineering Management experience in a highly regulated industry (Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, etc.).
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of power systems, electronic design, and software development processes.
• Experience with aerospace environmental and development standards for both Military & Commercial industries (i.e. MIL-STD-810, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, etc.)
• Experience with aerospace product development lifecycles for hardware/software co-development from product requirements through qualification and release to production.
• Demonstrated expertise in program management with adherence to schedule and cost requirements.
• Ability to motivate and drive teams to meet established program requirements in support of business objectives.
• Demonstrated experience of bringing complex technical products to market.