Senior Engineering Manager

Senior Engineering Manager

Eaton's Aerospace Group Mission Systems Division (MSD) has an opening for a Senior Engineering Manager located at the Orchard Park, NY facility. The Senior Engineering Manager position has a dual reporting structure, with direct reporting to the MSD Engineering Director and functional reporting to the Orchard Park Plant Manager. The primary function of this position is to lead the global engineering activities for Actuation technologies, specifically the Weapons Carriage and Release, Missile Actuation, Space Actuation, Emergency Actuation, Releases and Restraints products, and the Pressure Technology Solutions (PTS) product line, managing new product development & introduction, research & development programs, product support & aftermarket programs.

The primary responsibilities of the role include organizational capability development, global Aerospace alignment, improved program execution using disciplined engineering processes, risk management and portfolio / resource planning using leading indicators & metrics. Additional areas of focus will be the implementation of organizational performance measures, the development of best cost country (BCC) engineering capabilities, the refinement and implementation of technology strategy for specific business units, and advancement of engineering capabilities to support the development of next generation products and systems.

Essential functions include leading a global team of approximately 70 highly professional & technical engineering staff to assure that current product support, future product development and technical support for customers are addressed. Organize and build talent base within the engineering organization, create opportunities for growth and development of the engineering team. Assure that efforts to improve the efficiency of the Engineering functions are emphasized through creative organizational management, effective use of engineering tools, appropriate training and continuous improvement. Assure that product designs are competitive on a global basis with respect to quality, reliability and cost. Work with Aerospace Group level & corporate level Centers of Excellences for a seamless product development, execution process and organizational capability development. Use best practices of robust design (Design for Six Sigma, DFSS) & promote the "analysis first" mindset. Establish digital processes and experience within the engineering team aligned to the Aerospace Group strategy, examples include MBD and MBSE. Forecast future worldwide aircraft system activities and customer plans to determine product opportunities and threats. Establish appropriate action plans internally and jointly with customers to address the potential impact of new customer requirements. Establish a global engineering strategy and implement tactical measures to ensure implementation is realized. Lead the team efforts supporting the continued growth and productivity of the Pune, India engineering center. Identify key engineering metrics, monitor performance and implement improvements accordingly. Maintain close liaison with the Operational Excellence organization to ensure high quality and year over year manufacturing cost reductions. Maintain close liaison with customers for application reviews, developing new product requirements, and major modifications of existing products, prototype qualification test requirements and to resolve product performance deficiencies. Establish and maintain contacts with Universities to develop advanced products and potential new hires. Other duties as assigned.

Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required. 10 years of experience within aerospace or a high-tech industry with new product development and sustaining support. 5 years of experience leading or managing people (direct or indirect). You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible and considered for this position pursuant to applicable U.S. Federal Government contract requirements.

Preferred qualifications include an advanced engineering degree or MBA preferred. 15 years of experience within the aerospace industry including experience in Pneumatic Actuation or Environmental systems and / or components. 8 years of experience leading or managing people (direct or indirect). Experience in leading or managing a global team. Key role in an aerospace related professional organization. Demonstrated leadership skills, experience with design processes, portfolio and program management skills, knowledge of customer strategies, successful new product introduction experience, creative / innovative thinking. Proven track record of driving change and ability to develop and execute technology development plans. DFSS Greenbelt Certification.

Position criteria include experience in conducting competitive analyses and defining / executing business level strategy. Familiarity with Aircraft Actuation systems and products is preferred. Demonstrated leadership skills, experience with design processes, portfolio and program management skills, knowledge of customer strategies, successful new product introduction experience, creative / innovative thinking. Proven track record of driving change and ability to develop and execute technology development plans.

Additional information includes excellent written and verbal communication skills. Work in a matrix organization within a global virtual engineering organization. Network divisional resources. Develop productive working relationships with functions and organizations outside of Engineering. Develop working relationships within the Aerospace engineering community. Develop working relationships with customers. Up to 40% travel may be required.