Chief Engineer

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :

The Chief Engineer provides technical vision for the assigned platform / product line across all projects under the platform / product line umbrella. For the platform / product line : facilitates communication and synergy across the multiple projects through the development and maintenance of the platform / product line technical road map; technical lead for proposals efforts through ownership of technical volume and technical basis of estimates; overall accountability for technical product lifecycle direction to meet strategic business objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Overarching technical lead on unmanned aircraft systems under the assigned platform / product line For project(s) / contract(s) without Lead or Sr. Project Engineer assignments under the assign product line, performs the Lead Sr. Project Engineer roles
• Supports business development and program management as the lead technical contact for proposal efforts relating to the platform / product line
• Creates and maintains the technical road map for the platform / product line. This roadmap details the technical vision for the platform / product line. Ensures project design implementation efforts under the platform / product line umbrella are staying within the vision for the platform / product line.Facilitates communication with project engineers on the technical vision.Communicates vision with upper management to ensure within the company vision
• Supports program management and project engineers with development of program planning strategies, technical cost estimates, evaluations of alternatives, risk management, logistics management, cost-performance trade-offs, preparation of data, status updates and presentations at customer reviews.
• Directs and works with project engineer(s) to develop solutions to customer requirements and facilitates resolutions where platform / product line conflicts arise.
• For the assigned platform / product line and derivatives, is the overriding design authority for the product including all new development and product enhancements.
• Responsible for facilitating the integration of multi-program / project requirements without compromising the integrity of the product line and ideally optimizing both the design / manufacturing configuration and the cost.
• Assists with setting priorities across the platform / product line. Ensures roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and coordinated with project engineer(s).
• Provides support to Project Engineer(s) as necessary, to include, but not limited to project planning, estimating, execution of project tasks and management of the engineering team of integrated product team (IPT).
• Assists the functional managers with developing and implementing improved procedures and standards to ensure that output is high quality, accurate, on –time, and within budget; which includes establishing metrics (key performance indicators) for the engineering projects and accountabilities for achieving results.
• Provides direction and leadership on technical and technology issues and collaborates with Chief Technical Officer, Vice President of Engineering, Technical Director, and / or Engineering Operations Manager, as appropriate from cross-product line issues and lessons learned.
• Defines and manages risks of technical approaches in terms of resources / tools and personnel needs across the platform / product line.
• Enforces the execution of company engineering design processes.
• Lead failure analysis and root cause investigation using corrective action tools and techniques needed to effectively solve problems.
• Fosters ethical conduct and personal integrity throughout Engineering to ensure the company’s ability to attract and retain customers in highly competitive environments.
• Assists the project engineer(s) with customer requirements, goals, and expectations.
• Reports progress across the platform / product line in meeting external / internal customer requirements, goals, and expectations as it relates to the technical roadmap
• Provide mentorship to engineer(s)
• Assist in accomplishing human resource strategies by communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures; mentoring engineer(s), providing input into the appraisal of employees, and reviewing / recognizing job contributions.

Other Job Functions

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