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| Mechanical $ Structural Engineer Manager Level M |
| Posted - 25/04/2008 |
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Full-Time Employee |
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$15,000,000 Unspecified |
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california (B) SD, USA |
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| Requirements |
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Bachelor's Degree |
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Any |
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Job Requirements in Brief -
1) US Citizenship (Naturalized Citizens ok, but \"Green cards\" or Visas not acceptable)
2) Current clearances (preferred); minimally must be able to obtain clearances post-start
3) 20+ years experience in composite structures engineering (preferably satellites).
4) Successful track record managing multiple programs or projects in a multifunctional organization.
5) Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil); Masters in Mechanical/Civil preferred; MBA preferred
6) Stable employment history
Lead & Manage the Satellite Design Integration and Structures Department within the S/C Products Shared IPT reporting to the Spacecraft Products Director.
Accountabilities include development, design, acquisition and assembly and test of all satellite bus and payload module structures and associated ground support equipment. As a senior manager of the Design Integration and Structure Department you will be responsible for its overall technical performance, cost and schedule execution, risk management, affordability and overall program execution in accordance with Program Management Best Practices and Theory of Constraint principles. In addition, you are responsible for personnel performance evaluation, business excellence, and domain processes control. The department\'s program execution accountabilities include engineering development, design, structural analyses, tooling design and procurement, structures procurement and assembly, and structures testing. This manager has K and L level managers reporting in and deploys IPT leaders and team personnel into integrated program teams responsible for hardware technical performance, hardware qualification, hardware quality, affordability, product engineering and manufacturing cycle time, and project risk management. This manager leads the department in its support of Spacecraft Products VSP business goals through deployment and continuous improvement, 6-sigma, Lean + processes. Additional activities include competitive benchmarking assessments, IR&D efforts linked to technology roadmaps, cost models, bid and proposal teams, common work break-down structure charge number control, overhead management, labor deployment driven by average labor rate strategies, material cost management through supplier management or subcontract management initiatives, program direct cost management through earned value tools, capital and facilities planning linked to site indirect cost goals, and actively focused project risk management techniques.
Experience in composite structures engineering, manufacturing, and testing with demonstrated successful experience as a line and/or a project manager. Expertise in structural engineering, design and analysis principles, and analytical techniques and tools. Understanding of composite and metallic materials properties (including strength, stiffness, density, CTE, and CME), and their associated manufacturing techniques. Familiarity with satellite system and subsystem design principles and practices. Familiarity with computer-aided-design (CAD) and finite-element-method (FEM) practices and tools, including Pro-E, CATIA, NASTRAN, and PATRAN. Familiarity with separation system (launch lock) engineering design principles and practices. Prior experience in managing multiple programs/projects in a multifunctional organization. Proven track record in building high performance teams responsible for complex mechanical assemblies. Proven track record of managing relationships with multiple suppliers and creating a high level of customer satisfaction.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil or related Engineering field required Master of Science in Mechanical or Civil Engineering preferred MBA preferred Ability to obtain DoD Secret and SSBI clearances required -- existing clearances desired.
Competencies
General/Leadership
Building Organizational Talent
Determines and advises own team and other senior managers on the mix and level of capability required by the business to support current and future objectives; assesses the key strengths and development opportunities of own and other groups; consistently and proactively identifies developmental assignments and the potential learning within the assignment; consistently and proactively matches assignments with individual developmental opportunities; provides high visibility to individuals with potential; offers challenging managerial assignments that build confidence and credibility; provides such individuals with a personal vision for this future; collaborates with other senior managers in aligning support systems, accountabilities, and incentives, which ensure a learning environment; serves as a role model in supporting and advocating deserving individuals; guides the development of appropriate recognition, rewards, and resources for strong performers; when necessary, defends strong performers, even in the face of challenges; addresses individuals\' needs for flexibility within the organizational structure; provides a clear career path for talented individuals that provides challenge and career satisfaction.
Business (Operational) Acumen
Serves as a resource for knowledge of how the business and organization operates; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the business and organization. Understands Boeing products and services and how own organization fits within the larger value stream. Understands the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace. Understands how to accomplish tasks both through formal channels and the informal network; understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures; understands the cultures of organizations.
Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Widely recognized as an expert in consistently keeping the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding; Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Mentors and advises fellow senior leaders and other internal employees on effective communication techniques.
Decision Making
Consistently and proactively recognizes a wide range of issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed; consistently identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities; integrates complex information from a variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; consistently formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option; consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time; consistently includes fellow senior managers and employees across the organization in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.
Project Management
Oversees execution of comprehensive multi-tiered project schedules created by direct reports (middle managers). Supports direct reports in management of complex project schedules requiring interfacing with multi-regional and international activities. Provides guidance to direct reports in identifying project resource requirements and aids in integration of multi project elements into a single collective overall project plan. Provides tools and training to project managers to help streamline project management processes. Ensures collaboration of project managers with others on the most complex projects assigned. Fosters collaboration with fellow senior managers and across work functions to ensure that organizational resources are maximized. Maintains continuous communication with other leaders to identify and resolve any issues to ensure the successful completion of multiple projects.
Systems Thinking
Assesses alignment between organizational structures and processes and strategic objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers and takes immediate actions to remove. Provides senior management direction to execute organizational change strategies. Champions effective change strategies and encourages buy-in from organizational members through effective communication strategies. Develops accountability metrics, communicates effectively, provides avenues for new skill development for organization, and integrates departments with similar structures and processes in order to ensure successful changes to structure. Evaluates measurement systems designed by middle management to monitor change implementation and makes adjustments as warranted.
Technical
Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level.
Design Concepts & Techniques
Expert knowledge of design concepts and techniques (e.g., concurrent engineering, Design for Manufacture/Assembly [DFM/A]).
Detailed Product Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of aerospace and weapons structure, materials strengths and properties, design criteria, loading conditions, systems (e.g., avionics, hydraulic, electrical, propulsion, egress), components (e.g., multifunction displays, wing, engine, landing gear transmission), and loadable/non-loadable software (e.g., radar operational programs, inertial navigation programs, operational flight programs); payload systems (e.g., cargo handling system, galley, vacuum waste, oxygen, emergency equipment.)
Systems Trade Studies
Extensive, specialized knowledge of trade study process (e.g., benchmarking, best value).
Additional Bounty Details
More About the Position Internal Job ID - 08-1006236
Skills and Certifications (bold if required) US Citizen
Ability to obtain DoD Secret
Ability to obtain SSBI
Existing Clearances Preferred
Additional Details
Description of the Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a US Citizen, have current Secret or TS clearances or has had clearances before; is a Mechanical Engineer with 20+ years experience in designing composite structures for satellites; has advanced degrees including an MBA, has demonstrated success managing multiple programs or projects in a large, multifunctional organization; and, has a stable employment history.
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