Job Requirements
Sterling, VA
Clearance Unspecified Polygraph not specified
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$150,000 - $180,000
Job Description
The client is seeking an Engineering Manager to join its team of high-performing scientists, engineers, and technicians at its Sterling, VA facility. The successful candidate will lead and oversee both production and research and development (R&D) engineering teams specializing in mechanical, chemical, and materials science engineering. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical background, excellent leadership abilities, and a passion for driving innovation and operational excellence. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing the engineering team and delivering on both short-term operational goals and long-term development objectives.
Job Description
Personnel Management
• Provides direct management of the engineering team.
• Communicates short-, near-, and long-term objectives (and metrics) to the team and establishes methods of accountability.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and training to enhance team skills, knowledge, and performance.
• Conducts performance reviews, sets goals, and provides regular feedback to team members.
• Promotes a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Engineering Management
• Works with Operations Managers to optimize manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Guides R&D teams in developing new products, materials, and technologies aligned with company strategy.
• Plans and executes schedules and resource needs to support customer requirements.
• Manages department forecasts, budgets, production schedules, and personnel plans, tracking actuals vs goals.
• Analyzes operational data, such as production costs/schedules and process flow to determine efficient utilization of resources. Utilizes data to produce operational improvements.
• Collaborates with operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve production challenges.
• Oversees prototype development, testing, and scale-up processes.
• Identifies and procures necessary tools, technologies, and equipment to support and expand production and R&D activities.
• Reviews engineering work products (designs, manuals, reports, etc.) for accuracy prior to submission.
Strategic Planning and Execution
• Develops and executes engineering and business development strategies to meet company goals and growth targets.
• Works with Program Managers to manage project portfolios, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to high-priority initiatives.
Compliance and Safety
• Ensures all engineering activities comply with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards, such as sensitive information handling requirements, OSHA standards, etc.
• Works closely with EHS to promote a culture of safety and sustainability across teams.
Business Development and Market Alignment
• Develops and writes proposals, including technical approaches, management plans, and cost estimates.
• Writes projects reports, as needed.
• Maintains currency in new technologies and potential applications, applying this understanding to product and business development efforts.
• Assists with initiatives to commercialize new products and technologies, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer requirements.
• Occasionally represents the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to enhance visibility and network.
Required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a closely related engineering field
• 8+ years of experience in progressively responsible (related) engineering roles
• 5+ years of managerial experience
• Exceptional leadership skills and experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools and knowledge of MRP systems
• Working knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing Concepts
• Experience coordinating work across various groups
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication ability
• Familiarity with industry regulations and standards related to engineering disciplines
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a closely related engineering field may substitute experience).
• 10+ years of managerial experience.
Working Conditions
• Combination of office and on-site work in production and R&D environments.
• Occasional travel to client sites, supplier facilities, and industry events.
Competencies
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality is critical.
• Leadership & Team Impact: Accountability, team player commitment, strategic thinking.
• Service Delivery: Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills & professionalism, the ability to anticipate and respond to needs, openness to change, attitude of continual improvement, strong organizational skills.
• Job knowledge: Exceptional leadership and management skills, risk management, effective planning, financial literacy, strong written communication skills.
• Autonomy, Judgment & Decision-Making: Prioritization & time management skills, creativity & critical problem-solving, ability to plan strategically.
Commitment to core values and ideals:
• Safety: Safety is at the forefront of our decision-making. We hold each other responsible to ensure the health and safety of our team at all times.
• Quality: We stake our reputation on our impeccable standards. We provide the utmost quality in everything that we do and deliver above expectations, both as individuals and as a team.
• Integrity: We are accountable, transparent, and act with respect and in the best interests of our customers, communities, and employees.
• Teamwork: Good ideas come from everyone and great ideas come from us working together.
• Impact: We are responsive and affect positive and ground-breaking change, delivering excellence every step of the way.
Job Description
Personnel Management
• Provides direct management of the engineering team.
• Communicates short-, near-, and long-term objectives (and metrics) to the team and establishes methods of accountability.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and training to enhance team skills, knowledge, and performance.
• Conducts performance reviews, sets goals, and provides regular feedback to team members.
• Promotes a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Engineering Management
• Works with Operations Managers to optimize manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Guides R&D teams in developing new products, materials, and technologies aligned with company strategy.
• Plans and executes schedules and resource needs to support customer requirements.
• Manages department forecasts, budgets, production schedules, and personnel plans, tracking actuals vs goals.
• Analyzes operational data, such as production costs/schedules and process flow to determine efficient utilization of resources. Utilizes data to produce operational improvements.
• Collaborates with operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve production challenges.
• Oversees prototype development, testing, and scale-up processes.
• Identifies and procures necessary tools, technologies, and equipment to support and expand production and R&D activities.
• Reviews engineering work products (designs, manuals, reports, etc.) for accuracy prior to submission.
Strategic Planning and Execution
• Develops and executes engineering and business development strategies to meet company goals and growth targets.
• Works with Program Managers to manage project portfolios, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to high-priority initiatives.
Compliance and Safety
• Ensures all engineering activities comply with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards, such as sensitive information handling requirements, OSHA standards, etc.
• Works closely with EHS to promote a culture of safety and sustainability across teams.
Business Development and Market Alignment
• Develops and writes proposals, including technical approaches, management plans, and cost estimates.
• Writes projects reports, as needed.
• Maintains currency in new technologies and potential applications, applying this understanding to product and business development efforts.
• Assists with initiatives to commercialize new products and technologies, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer requirements.
• Occasionally represents the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to enhance visibility and network.
Required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a closely related engineering field
• 8+ years of experience in progressively responsible (related) engineering roles
• 5+ years of managerial experience
• Exceptional leadership skills and experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools and knowledge of MRP systems
• Working knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing Concepts
• Experience coordinating work across various groups
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication ability
• Familiarity with industry regulations and standards related to engineering disciplines
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a closely related engineering field may substitute experience).
• 10+ years of managerial experience.
Working Conditions
• Combination of office and on-site work in production and R&D environments.
• Occasional travel to client sites, supplier facilities, and industry events.
Competencies
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality is critical.
• Leadership & Team Impact: Accountability, team player commitment, strategic thinking.
• Service Delivery: Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills & professionalism, the ability to anticipate and respond to needs, openness to change, attitude of continual improvement, strong organizational skills.
• Job knowledge: Exceptional leadership and management skills, risk management, effective planning, financial literacy, strong written communication skills.
• Autonomy, Judgment & Decision-Making: Prioritization & time management skills, creativity & critical problem-solving, ability to plan strategically.
Commitment to core values and ideals:
• Safety: Safety is at the forefront of our decision-making. We hold each other responsible to ensure the health and safety of our team at all times.
• Quality: We stake our reputation on our impeccable standards. We provide the utmost quality in everything that we do and deliver above expectations, both as individuals and as a team.
• Integrity: We are accountable, transparent, and act with respect and in the best interests of our customers, communities, and employees.
• Teamwork: Good ideas come from everyone and great ideas come from us working together.
• Impact: We are responsive and affect positive and ground-breaking change, delivering excellence every step of the way.
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