Title:  Chief Engineer

Job Title:  Chief Engineer

Job Code: 16485

Job Location: Fall River, MA

Schedule: 9/80

An Active US DOD Secret Security Clearance is required to be considered

Job Description:

The AUV Systems Business Unit Chief Engineer is responsible for delivering the technical, cost and schedule performance for all engineering content for a program portfolio. S/he provides strategic technical leadership, establishing and directing all aspects of the business unit engineering policies, objectives and initiatives based on long-term product and profitability goals.  S/he is responsible for maintaining adequate resources for all engineering functions in the pursuit of the portfolio’s strategic goals and operational plans.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for leading an Integrated Product Team (IPT) ensuring technical, cost and schedule execution of the Engineering content of the program. The position requires flexibility to manage multiple customer requirements (cost, schedule, technical capabilities), while using analytical and strategic skills to guide the engineering team to successful program deliveries of customer needs. A key part of this role is to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries and ensure programs are smoothly transitioned to production and deployment phases. The Chief Engineer must be able to interact with Division peers, Sector, Segment and Corporate technical leaders and diverse customers. The successful candidate is an experienced technical and business professional who is able to focus simultaneously on near and long term objectives. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

•Build, lead and manage the cross-functional engineering IPT dedicated to the ongoing advancement of the program. 

•Technical, cost and schedule accountability for technical project execution. Manage contract change and all phases of the portfolio from capture to sustaining.

•Management of engineering staffing demand and allocation of resources

•Planning and execution of product development, from product definition through production transition to meet portfolio goals and objectives.

•Manage technical, cost and schedule for Internal Research and Development (IRAD) portfolio

•Decision maker for high level / high impact engineering technical issues.

•Develop and support a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.

•Maintain a climate of fostering a high level of employee motivation, performance, and commitment. Oversees staffing plans and reviews work plans and schedules for each phase of a project in accordance with time limitations and funding.

•Represents engineering organization with major customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications: 

•Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in Engineering or an MBA and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.  In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

•10+ years of applicable experience in a product development role; DoD experience a must, with 10 years experience leading cross functional teams

•Experience leading large engineering organizations that are geographically diverse

•Must hold an active Secret level Security Clearance, which requires US Citizenship 

COMPETENCIES: 

Leadership – exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others. 

Analytical – synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures. 

Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 

Communication – expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.  

Innovation – displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas. 

Change Management – develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance’ prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results. 

Teamwork – exhibits objectivity and openness to others; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of organization above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed. 

Strategic Thinking – develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; adapts strategy to changing conditions. 

SCOPE AND INFLUENCE: 

Knowledge

Advanced technical understanding in core product and technology areas. Understanding of how DoD business is conducted. 

Problem Solving

Uses data, engineering principles and formal root cause analysis tools to assess and solve technical problems. 

Discretion/Latitude

Provided goals and objectives and requires little oversight for execution.  

Impact

Responsible for the technical success of the organization.