Director of Engineering, Product Engineering at AeroVironment

Simi Valley, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

12+ years of successful engineering experience including 5+ years in leading Engineering organizations, managing an engineering team across multiple IPT’s
Aerospace hardware and software engineering experience required
Proven & successful experience managing & leading a multi-disciplined engineering organization (Aero, Electrical, Video Processing, Remote Sensing, Embedded and Application Software, Mechanical-Design, Mechanical-circuit board design, Systems, Configuration Management, Data Management, Design & Drafting)
Knowledge of ANSI EIA-649, GEIA-859, DRM, ASME Y14.100 and/or related industry standards
Knowledge of PLM, ERP, MRP and other enterprise related systems
Experienced with group motivation and discipline skills & demonstrated competence in the development of a high quality, motivated workplace
Experienced leader who has demonstrated people development skills
Proven track record of developing and implementing engineering processes, tools, and best practices
BS degree in an engineering or technical/scientific discipline required
Graduate and post-graduate degrees in a technical/scientific discipline highly preferred
Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
An experienced leader and team player
Skilled at working on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company
Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees

Responsibilities

Develops and leads an engineering organization capable of fast & effective prototyping of select development projects/programs to meet customer needs, while transitioning some to fully manufactural/production ready products
Develops, implements and continuously improves engineering tools, best practices, capabilities, and capacity to support multiple Commercial & Defense businesses within AV in global and emerging markets
Develop, implement, and maintain configuration and data management plans, policies, and procedures
Effectively plans and manages engineering budgets and financial objectives consistent with Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
Manages the engineering resources and staffing level consistent with the business’s strategic plan & AOP
Coordinates R&D & Sustaining projects with customer facing organizations (Business Unit) and Operations to effectively meet program and project objectives
Creates and promotes an environment where engineers and employees can grow professionally and become the BEST at what they do
Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives; makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensures effective achievement of objectives
Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers; interactions frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with customers or management or attempting to influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UAV SystemsPrototypingR&DSustaining EngineeringConfiguration ManagementData ManagementEngineering LeadershipBudget ManagementStrategic Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Director of Engineering role?

Candidates need 12+ years of successful engineering experience, including 5+ years leading engineering organizations and managing teams across multiple IPTs, with aerospace hardware and software engineering experience required.

What technical leadership skills are needed for this position?

Proven experience managing a multi-disciplined engineering organization including Aero, Electrical, Video Processing, Remote Sensing, Embedded and Application Software, Mechanical-Design, Mechanical-circuit board design, Systems, Configuration Management, Data Management, Design & Drafting is required.

What standards and systems knowledge is necessary?

Knowledge of ANSI EIA-649, GEIA-859, DRM, ASME Y14.100 and/or related industry standards, as well as PLM, ERP, MRP and other enterprise related systems is required.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

AeroVironment

Develops autonomous robotic systems for defense

About AeroVironment

AeroVironment develops and sells autonomous robotic systems that can perform various missions without human intervention. These systems are designed to enhance operational efficiency, reduce risks to personnel, and provide valuable data to users. The company primarily serves government agencies, defense organizations, and commercial clients, focusing on the defense and aerospace sectors. AeroVironment stands out from its competitors by emphasizing sustainability and environmental responsibility in its business practices, which not only helps the environment but also builds loyalty among employees and customers. The company's goal is to lead the market in intelligent robotic systems while promoting sustainable practices and creating new business opportunities.

Monrovia, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1971Year Founded

$20.3MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

501-1,000Employees