Senior Systems Engineering Group Leader, Mechanical Engineering Background

Overview

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Functional Manager, responsible for assigning and overseeing the practical use of technology across multiple programs assuring the proper use of common architecture.  Receives requirements specifications from the ProjecUProgram Managers and prepares specifications to design, develop or integrate technologies required to make a product and its specific derivatives.  Responsible for all Functional Specifications and Theory of Operation documents, including schematics, design layouts, detail and assembly drawings, bill of materials, associated analytical data and any implementation documents.  May act as group leader or lead engineer on a major program, perform independent development, and be responsible for a number of smaller projects.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Oversees the shared application of technology across programs in area of expertise.
• Performs design reviews to ensure that designs are reliable and meet cost targets, product requirements and all safety standards; Presents findings and implements solutions.
• Performs all required engineering analysis of characteristics of the system being designed.
• Ensures the proper access and availability of required development tools.
• Oversees the proper implementation of required documentation and archiving as defined by corporate compliance agreements.
• Manages and supervises team consisting of engineers and technicians as required.
• Produces realistic schedules that are consistent with phased delivery requirements of the PLC.
• Ensures availability of relevant resources to programs and anticipate future needs.
• Coordinates and integrates development efforts with other technical groups.
• Responds to changes in the scope of projects and impact on delivery time/functionality.
• Identifies capital equipment requirements for immediate and budgetary considerations.
• Responsible for yearly review of section personnel and recommends proper training.
• ECO control.
• Reviews manufacturability, reliability and serviceability analysis and offers cost reduction design and recommendation.
• Assures designs meet reliability engineering requirements.
• Call rate reduction participation

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• TBD based on departmental needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Timely Decision Making
• Motivating Others
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Effective Time Management Skills
• Works independently
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Requires a B.S. in Engineering and at least 15 years of experience or an M.S. Degree and at least 10 years of experience in degreed field. 
• Must have a demonstrated interest in managing a product development effort.

International Mobility: Required:

• No

Travel requirements: 

• <5% of time