Test Engineering Manager
Element U.S. Space & Defense
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Belcamp • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $150,000 - $165,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Plans and oversees the engineering activities for a group of engineers which may include different disciplines (mechanical and/or electrical)
- This role will be responsible for developing new designs, proposing budgets for engineering-related projects and overseeing all the activities related to each project, and work alongside the engineers on various testing projects
- Designs, implements, and refines test engineering processes
- Manage and guide the activities of the engineering function; plan engineering projects and oversee the efficient running of those projects
- Recruit and manage engineers, providing supervision and guidance to the team; act as liaison between team and upper management
- Hire, train, coach, and develop engineers
- Assess the feasibility of potential engineering projects and determine and assign resources to complete them
- Assures that processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines
- Engage with Application Engineers in the development of proposals
- Evaluate results of mechanical design and test to assure accomplishment of technical objectives
- Ensures that proper documentation, such as test specifications and procedures, is provided to the appropriate functional area
- Lead research and development of projects that produce new designs and processes
- Work with vendors to scope proper equipment
- Work with customers on an as needed basis for the project
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 5 years’ experience working in a production or technical environment as an engineering manager
- Experience in leading and managing a team of engineers to deliver high-quality services on time and within budget
- Experience in managing technical engineering projects
- Must be able to work onsite in a lab daily
- Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in engineering or physics
- 8 years’ experience working in a production or technical environment as an engineering manager
- Professional Engineering license
- Masters Degree in Business (MBA)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
- Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
- 401k with employer match
- Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
- Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
- Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
- Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
engineering designtest engineering processesproject managementmechanical designtechnical project managementbudget proposalquality compliancesafety complianceresource allocationdocumentation
Soft skills
leadershipteam managementcoachingcommunicationsupervisionliaisontrainingguidanceproblem-solvingcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in engineeringMaster's degree in engineeringMaster's degree in physicsProfessional Engineering licenseMaster's Degree in Business (MBA)