We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Division Engineering Manager to join a leading Company located in the Ft. Worth, TX surrounding area.

The Division Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing a major Division Engineering function with significant research and product development investments, multiple engineering programs and teams, and long-range business impact. Ensures that Division and business unit engineering objectives, contractual requirements, and customer expectations are met, including required program scope, cost, and schedule constraints.

This is a Division staff position and reports to the Division General Manager. Has direct reporting managers and may have expert-level engineers on staff. May include responsibility for matrix or global engineering teams. Has regular and frequent internal and external interaction with multiple business areas, program management, high-level customer contacts, and Division and Group leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Provide broad perspective and strategic direction and delegation in managing engineering teams and resources to align with the Division's business plan and mission.
• Identify future markets and define the technology roadmap used across programs and business units.
• Leverages systems, product, and process technologies to create differentiated competitive advantage.
• Provide leadership and direction on product development and research activities and the introduction of new technology; lead the team and expert staff in interpreting complex technical requirements, and associated risk, and completing technical studies and design reviews.
• Provide leadership to ensure the successful completion of critical stages of multiple projects/programs in coordination with division leadership and program management.
• Involved in high-level strategy decisions and implementation plans.
• Has influential customer contacts on significant technical issues and business opportunities.
• Is instrumental in attracting and obtaining new business by promoting company technical capabilities.
• Direct and guide the implementation and coordination of processes and programs (e.g. structured design process) for multiple functional areas (e.g. including cross-functions such as operations/production or supply chain) and/or business units.
• Broad budget and accountability for technical and engineering systems investments.
• Accountable for full budget planning and cost management with a significant impact on division engineering costs which may include engineering systems and multiple facilities.
• Consults with division leadership on long-range plans to meet both current and anticipated growth and resource challenges (e.g. workforce planning; new technology system investments).
• Assess and determine effective workforce plans to meet business and engineering demand (e.g. outsourcing vs. development of internal resources); review and approve exceptions and consolidated plans and advise on other human resources activities (e.g. staffing, training, compensation).

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree (BS) (or Professional Engineer (PE) Certificate) in engineering or a science technical discipline required; Master's degree (MS or MBA) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 15 or more years of related experience.
• Prior management-level leadership of multiple teams of 6 years.
• Aerospace experience required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Comprehensive understanding of varied products, systems, and technologies represented by the Division or Group.
• Proven track record of introducing new-to-market technology and/or product commercialization.
• Ability to apply and integrate knowledge of other related engineering areas or experts.
• Ability to recognize, quantify, and effectively communicate the business impact of innovative solutions and value creation (e.g. potential profit, risks, and business impact of engineering investments and programs).
• Demonstrated ability to lead the research and integration of new technologies.
• Influences organizational and business strategy, priorities, and functional objectives at all leadership levels.
• Effectively delegates and empowers leaders and teams.
• Pursues and advocates innovation and involvement from the larger technical community.
• Mitigate risks associated with the loss of intellectual property by communicating and implementing appropriate controls and/or managing regulatory compliance.
• Create and monitor development plans and assignments to build leadership and engineering technical pipeline.
• Thorough knowledge of competitor and industry practices, government regulations, and internal policies.
• Recognized as an influential business partner.
• Has strong facilitation skills and the ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences to gain support or resolve issues.
• Makes effective presentations on complex or sensitive topics to top management, customers, and/or other key stakeholders.
• Effective speaker and presenter; serves as a spokesperson or in a liaison role with universities and other research institutions and industry associations.
• Ability to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or other internal teams.