Lead Engineer

Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937.

What We Offer:

• Health benefits, including telehealth medical services, Dental & Vision


• Life, AD&D & Disability (paid for by the company)


• 401K with a company match


• Safe & clean work environment (following all CDC guidelines to keep our employees safe!)

Summary:

Responsible for providing guidance/direction to team of Engineers including driving technology and completion of projects on time and budget. Assists in design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Performs complex and routine engineering tasks with standard techniques. Proactively leads initiatives.

Essential Duties:

• Provides guidance/direction to team of Engineers including driving technology and completion of projects on time and budget


• Coaches one or more Engineers or Senior Engineers


• Serves as the source for Engineering guidance within site


• Incorporates customer requirements into planning and work


• Designs, develops, analyzes, documents and supports testing of products, systems or subsystems


• Directs technical activities of assigned CAD designers and technicians


• Makes commitments and keeps them


• Proactively identifies and mitigates risk


• Guides work of intern(s)


• Proactively leads initiatives


• Reports progress and status


• Completes assigned tasks on time and budget while meeting technical requirements


• Reviews customer specifications and requirements, and under direction develops designs to best support them


• Implements design to cost and weight


• Implements design for manufacture and assembly


• Implements tools expected by leadership


• Develops BOEs


• Participates in preparation of less complex proposals as needed


• Leads initiatives


• Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization


• Adheres to all quality and safety standards


• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned


• Available for limited travel

Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:

• BS Engineering from accredited school and engineering work experience or equivalent experience required; MS Engineering or PE license preferred


• 4-6 years of experience including experience leading Engineering personnel Ability to multi-task, handling quick turnaround


• Works independently on daily tasks


• Works professionally with teammates and colleagues


• Possesses strong leadership ability


• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills


• Possesses quality orientation and high attention to detail


• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company


• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.

This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3).