General Dynamics

Engineering Resource Manager

General Dynamics$156K — $173K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field required.
  • 8+ years of job-related experience or Master's degree plus 6 years required.
  • Must obtain Department of Defense Secret security clearance after hire.
  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to nature of work.

Responsibilities

  • Manage engineering resources for subsea hardware development across multiple projects.
  • Assign resources to programs and conduct employee coaching and development.
  • Oversee the execution of Internal Research and Development (IRAD) initiatives.
  • Review project engineering and approve engineering overhead budgets.
  • Identify project risks and develop resolutions to meet goals.
  • Monitor project progress and manage budgets, schedules, and reporting.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between project teams and management.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career development and coaching.
  • Participation in proposal development and project planning.
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies for engineering.
  • Involvement in continuous improvement activities.
  • Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid work model.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.  

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

The Resource / Technical Engineering Manager is responsible for management of engineering resources assigned to subsea hardware development within the directorate and business area across multiple projects ensuring those projects are employing required and appropriate engineering practices and rigor.  This includes assignment of resources to programs, employee coaching, employee career development (primary person responsible for the quarterly check in with individual staff), IRAD execution, and review/assessment of project engineering and approval of engineering overhead budgets.

Combining technical expertise, managerial skills, and the right intangibles, an Engineering Manager effectively supports their staff and ensures that program objectives are met.

 

Additional Qualifications and Skills desired but not required:

Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) in programs implementing an Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology. Total cost, schedule, and technical performance of the work scope.

 

Duties and Tasks:

Provides leadership in defining technology, tool and process strategy across a technical domainOverall responsibility for the engineering aspects of a technical domain, to include the acquisition of critical resourcesDirects, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering efforts within area of responsibilityCapable of identifying project risks, assessing issues and developing resolutions that meet cost, schedule productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectivesReview’s status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reportsDevelops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, clients and other stakeholdersServes as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line managementSelects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the functionHandles personnel issues within area of responsibility including merit planning, performance reviews and disciplinary actionsParticipates in development of technical strategies and teaming strategies in technical domainParticipates in the proposal process, including the development of executable project plans on proposalsEnsures process compliance of all engineering activity in area of responsibilityLeads specific process improvement activitiesDetermines and implements the organizational training needs in accordance with the requirements of the technical domainEnsures that domain engineers are active in developing risk mitigation plans and managing their risk profilesMay have budget responsibilitiesFrequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and employeesCommunicates regularly with project customer, and suppliers, project team, and internal managementRegular contact with all other personnel in area of responsibilityReceives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goalsProvides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policiesRecommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s)Expected to manage work, set objectives and meet commitments for self and othersDelegates assignments to others for developing solutions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong leadership skillsApplies or develops highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and conceptsStrong written and verbal communications skills, bridges communication across teamsStrong ability to think creativelyStrong ability to multi-task, skilled at executing complex tasksStrong ability in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actionsStrong ability to understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM)Strong experience in driving continuous improvement in Engineering process and toolsWorks collaboratively with resources external to the functional or program teamResponsible for establishing and achieving operational objectives for a moderately complex function, program or program scopeExpected to integrate complex activitiesStrong proficiency at all responsibilities associated with the positionStrong ability to recruit, manage and retain peopleTypically has strong experience in this area of expertiseUnderstands, evaluates and guides the focus of all activities in a technical domainRecognized internally and externally as an expert in their fieldDemonstrates consistently high ratings on People CommitmentsTravel may be required

Security clearance may be required

Erroneous decisions or recommendations may have long-term effects and may affect the image of the company’s capability

 

Intangibles:

  • Ability to foresee potential issues and take preemptive measures.
  • Creative and resourceful in addressing challenges.
  • Precision in tracking and reporting data to ensure accuracy in performance measurements.
  • Flexibility to adjust plans and strategies based on evolving program needs.
  • Dedication to refining processes and enhancing program performance.
  • Demonstrates a high level of responsibility and accountability in managing resources and achieving objectives.

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Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary RangeUSD $156,444.00 - USD $173,555.00 /Yr.

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General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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