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Killeen Group · 22 hours ago

Sr. Director of Engineering – Aerospace & Defense

Skagit County, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $225K/yr

10+ years exp

Killeen Group is seeking a Sr. Director of Engineering on behalf of a leading manufacturer in Skagit County, WA. The Sr. Director of Engineering will lead and grow a high-impact team of design engineers and technicians, driving technical excellence and continuous improvement within the organization.

Staffing & Recruiting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensures Design and Engineering team engages in effective stakeholder communication

Ensures the establishment, monitoring, and reporting of key metrics that support the vision for continuous improvement and growth

Delegates project assignments to Design manager, lead design engineers and other staff

Provides leadership and vision to the Design and Engineering team to inspire the continuous improvement of the products, processes, individuals, and teams

Promotes effective communication between the design and engineering team and their customers

Provides management and oversight to the Design and Engineering team in the areas of capacity planning, resources management, delegation, efficiency, and design schedule execution to support the Client's commitment to on-time product delivery

Provides management support to lead designers for underperforming projects and offload resources

Ensures effective risk management in the areas of delegation, design workflow, and offload management

Maintains a focus on employee communication, mentorship, growth, and morale

Ensures the Design and Engineering team maintains commitment and focus on excellent customer service both internally and externally

Develops and maintains relationships with a well-rounded group of offload resources capable of supporting a wide range of design requirements

Ensures the establishment and adherence to design process and workflow that support AS9100 requirements

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringProgram ManagementCATIANX CADU.S. Secret Security ClearanceCommunication Skills

Required

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). The Company will assist in gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required

10+ years experience as a Program Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Senior Design Engineer or equivalent position required

Must have strong communication skills through written, verbal, and graphical mediums in the English language

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CATIA, and NX CAD software is required