Manager, Engineering IPT Leads

Marotta Controls, Inc.

$132K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
  • 6+ years of experience as a technical lead.
  • New Product Development experience in aerospace/military industry.
  • Ability to communicate, plan, organize, and supervise multiple projects concurrently.
  • Experience developing work breakdown structures (WBS) and project plans.
  • Proficiency in Earned Value Management and Control Account Management.
  • Strong documentation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical teams in new product development for electromechanical systems.
  • Manage project schedules, costs, and support program managers for successful delivery.
  • Interface with military and commercial customers on technical program execution.
  • Develop engineering plans and manage system requirements and budget controls.
  • Coordinate team recruitment, training, and performance assessments.
  • Ensure timely completion of compliance tasks and maintain effective communication processes.
  • Oversee cross-project coordination and maintain Monthly Resource Demand plans.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance options.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Tuition assistance for continued education.
  • Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
  • Flexible scheduling options, including compressed workweeks.
  • Engagement events to foster a supportive workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Manager, Engineering IPT Leads Overview: The Engineering IPT Leads Manager is responsible for leading technical teams on new product development projects in our Power and Actuation Systems (PAS) Department. This individual will be part of a development team creating creating embedded systems for electrical power systems, and manipulation and control of flight actuation systems and. Activities for this role include requirements definition and management, planning of technical tasks for the team, review designs, integration and testing, release documentation and system validation. The qualified candidate will have either Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering training and experience. This individual will play a key role on high priority programs and have significant interactions with senior engineers, system engineers, test engineers, program managers, and customers. In addition, this individual will directly manage a team of project engineers. The functional leadership portion of this position is estimated to be 25% of indirect support to project team, with the remaining 75% being utilized as direct support to specific project related tasks. Primary Responsibilities: - Direct Engineering IPT Lead Responsibilities: - Perform the duties of an Engineering IPT Lead. - Manage the technical team performance to project schedule and cost and support the program manager. - Lead the new product development processes of electromechanical systems for commercial and military platforms. - Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, judgment, cooperation, and ability to communicate technical information. - Support new business pursuits that address program technical requirements and associated schedule and costs. - Lead a technical team from the beginning to the end of a new development project. - Communicate, plan, organize, supervise, and control work in one or more projects concurrently. - Interface with both commercial and military customers in technical program definition and execution. - Identify technical tasks and resources for projects and create engineering development plans, WBS, etc. needed to execute projects. - Manage and control within 10% of approved engineering budget. - Manage system requirements and define lower level requirements. - Oversee/review technical reports to satisfy internal and external deliverables. - Functional Leadership Responsibilities: - Coordinate subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions as it relates to the Engineering IPT Lead role. - Ensure compliance tasks are completed in a timely manner, and teaching and enforcing processes and procedures. - Develop and maintain the communications processes, tools, templates and training for cross-project coordination and execution. - Develop and maintain Monthly Resource Demand plans - Responsible for development and implementation of talent and capability roadmaps for the organization. - Communications, including internal Staff Meetings and dissemination of information, both down and up. Qualification/Knowledge/Skills Required: - Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering. - 6+ years of experience as a technical lead. - New Product Development experience in aerospace/military industry. - Ability to effectively communicate, plan, organize, supervise, and control work in one or more projects concurrently. - Experience in executing a project from the beginning to the end. - Excellent Presentation skills. - Experience developing WBS, project plans, technical requirements. - Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Project and Project - Proficiency in Earned Value Management and Control Account Management. - Strong documentation and writing skills. - Ability to work closely with a team of engineers and technicians and comfortable in laboratory environment. - Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Work Environment and Physical Requirements: - Position entails exposure to typical manufacturing (i.e. Machine Shop, Assembly, Testing, etc.) environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required). - Business office environment requiring use of telephone and personal computer. - Work under pressure and overtime when required, in order to meet deadlines. Pay Range: $132,000 - $165,000 per year This position is at our Chaska, MN office location At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed. Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture. VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY No agencies, please. Pay Range: $132,000 - $165,000 per year

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