Engineering Product Development Manager (Space Propulsion)

Primary Function

  Eaton Aerospace Group, Mission Systems Division (MSD) Orchard Park has an opening for a Product Development Engineering Manager, Space Propulsion. The individual will be located at the Orchard Park, NY facility. The Engineering Manager (EM) position has direct reporting to the Sr. Product Development Engineering Manager, Actuations Capability. 
  The primary function of this position is to lead the Space Propulsion Product Development Engineering Team (including Environmental Control and Life

Support (ECLS)) and deliver on New Product Development (NPD) projects in plan and as assigned. In addition, the EM will have oversight of Bid and Proposal (B&P) activity associated with this sub-capability.
  The EM will lead, manage, and grow a local team of Engineers and will be responsible for setting aligned goals, evaluation of their team members, and coaching and directing the performance of team members. 
This individual will be involved in short and long-range planning, ownership, and execution of NPD aligned with the business objectives. 
This is a working manager position for an experienced Project Leader. 
Successful candidates will be able to independently lead an engineering team across a matrixed organization.

What you’ll do:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•    Lead an engineering team to deliver high quality technical output on time. Provide project execution advice and guidance to this team; create opportunities for growth and development. Develop a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion (grow employee satisfaction, product expertise, etc.).
•    Provide leadership and management oversight of the team including priority setting, goal setting, and performance management.
•    Develop engineering/technical and project skills among staff to support NPD as well as site and divisional initiatives. Maintain appropriate training programs to ensure continuous learning.
•    Responsible for ensuring that appropriate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) concepts are applied consistently to each project.
•    Lead NPD including coordination with cross-functional leaders, resource owners, and staff. 
•    Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities. 
•    Budget and manage B&P and NPD expenditures.
•    Measure forecasted resource demand and take action (short and long term) to establish a team with the capacity and capability to execute effectively.
•    Monitor key engineering metrics and implement improvements accordingly.
•    Plan and manage new projects through the proper application of Eaton ProLaunch standard project and design processes. 
•    Proper application and oversight of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools usage to ensure compliance to ProLaunch requirements including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
•    Promote the use of disruptive technologies that align with divisional and group strategies, such as Additive Manufacturing (AM).
•    Plan and coordinate Technical Reviews with staff. 
•    Participate in the strategic planning process for the site; Creation of product and technology roadmaps, development of long-term investment budget, promoting strategic investment to executive leadership.
•    Participate in or lead organizational transformation projects.
•    Lead failure investigations and special projects as required.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in design and development engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience, leading direct or indirect reports.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
• 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. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Relocation is not provided. All candidates must currently reside within 75 miles of Eaton's Orchard Park, NY facility.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    BS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering
•    MS in engineering and/or business management is desirable.
•    5 years leading NPD including direct management and supervision of technical professionals.
•    DFSS Greenbelt certification.
•    Basic understanding of corporate financial principals and terminology

Skills:

Position Criteria:

•    Track record of solving complex engineering problems on time and to budget. 
•    Experience leading and influencing cross-functional engineering teams.
•    Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work well with customers, all internal functions, and Site Leadership.
•    Ability to interact with business and technology leaders.
•    Successful candidate will have a demonstrated Track Record in SOME of the following criteria (proficiency in all areas NOT required):
o    Experience with Eaton Mission Systems Products; Actuation Capability components and systems which include Space Propulsion and Space ECLS.
o    Successfully guiding project leads and technical experts on the principles of Aerospace Life Cycle Management (LCM) including APQP.
o    Developing and growing technical Engineers.
o    Experience & identifying ideas for continuous improvement and successful deployment of new processes and tools.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Up to 20% travel may be required.