Textron Systems · 3 hours ago
Project Engineering Functional Manager
Hunt Valley, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTextron Systems is part of Textron, a multi-industry company serving various sectors including aerospace and defense. The role involves managing a team of project engineers and overseeing project engineering efforts in support of USV product development initiatives.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage a team of engineers – fostering professional and technical growth
Set goals and expectations for project engineers aligned with organizational objectives
Provide mentorship for development technical, execution, and leadership skills
Perform annual performance reviews and provide feedback on strengths and development areas
Create and oversee development plans and career development opportunities
Assign and reallocate resources as project needs change
Act as an advisor to management and customers on project technical execution and decision making
Develop and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships
Provide expert knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle by leading project execution through the associated phases and gates
Lead cross-functional engineering teams from initial development through sustainment activities
Have an excellent understanding of system configuration management and control processes through the product development phases for product baselines such as requirements, hardware and software
Lead technical and cost proposals. Confidently develop and peer review cost Basis of Estimates
Collaborate closely with Program Management to tightly control program schedules and budgets, be accountable for the engineering cost account management and overarching battleplans for assigned projects
Navigate and lead multidisciplinary teams through complex technical problems and provide solutions
Work cross-functionally with Operations and Supply Chain on prototyping and production activities
Resolve schedule, resource, and technical conflicts
Collaborate with engineering functional managers to organize and delegate key tasks
Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for project execution
Provide recommendations to senior management regarding critical risk acceptance
Peer review risks for other projects upon request
Develop subcontract statements of work and manage outside subcontractor performance as needed
Travel in support of project execution and testing as required, up to 15%
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related technical field) with 10 or more years of experience including a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated project engineering experience
Experience in program planning, schedule, and cost account management
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with customers and multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated experience leading a team through the engineering lifecycle
Effective writing and presentation skills
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio)
Secret eligibility required
Preferred
Active Secret Clearance preferred
Benefits
Flexible Work Schedules
Education Assistance
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
Paid Parental Leave
Health insurance and prescription plan coverage
Dental insurance
Family building benefits
Vision insurance
Mental health resources
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide employees time away from work
Company
Textron Systems
Textron Systems has been providing innovative solutions to the defense, homeland security and aerospace communities for more than 50 years.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ellen Lord
President & CEO
Jeff Stewart
SVP & CFO
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