Product Engineering Lead

Responsibilities:

The Product Engineering Lead will be responsible for leading a team of Product Engineers supporting the Energetic Assemblies Value Stream.  The Product Engineering Lead has the following main areas of responsibility:

• Drive and support execution of team’s projects in all areas:

  • Mentor on and lead implementation of lean manufacturing processes

  • Advocate for design for manufacturability on development programs

  • Support risk assessments and mitigation plans, TDP reviews, design reviews, bid and proposal activities, problem solving and failure investigations

• Complete ownership of technical aspects of product lines assigned

• Work with the production team to assign and prioritize work

• Drive continuous improvement activities including lean cell conversion, SPC implementation and SMED

• Support customer interface activities, problem resolution, and employee relations

• Manage and grow your team’s talent and capabilities to align with current and future company needs

• Facilitate a successful team-based organization

Requirements:

• BS/MS in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical or Manufacturing 

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or project experience required, 10 or more years’ experience preferred

• Fundamental knowledge of root cause/corrective and preventative action and the ability to walk project teams and customers through the analysis

• Problem solving/root cause analysis, leadership of multi-function technical teams, project management, technical writing and cost estimating experience

• Background in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement and strong problem solving skills.

• Knowledge of explosive material ordnance devices and/or missile/launch vehicle systems as well as experience with developing manufacturing processes is beneficial.

• Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance and be capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted products.