Test Engineering Manager

4 days ago


Santa Clarita, United States Element U.S. Space & Defense Full time
WHY ELEMENT U.S. SPACE & DEFENSE ? We make an Impact on the World We are a purposeful organization that test products the world can trust, making tomorrow safer than today. Our work is critical to industries such as aerospace, defense, space, telecom, automotive and to national security, space exploration, and the next generation of technology-driven products.
Job Summary
Plans and oversees the engineering activities for a group of engineers which may include different disciplines (mechanical and/or electrical). This role will be responsible for developing new designs, proposing budgets for engineering-related projects and overseeing all the activities related to each project, and work alongside the engineers on various testing projects.
Primary Responsibilities
Below are the highest priority responsibilities performed in this position on a monthly basis.
The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
  • Manage and guide the activities of the engineering function; plan engineering projects and oversee the efficient running of those projects
  • Recruit and manage engineers, providing supervision and guidance to the team; act as liaison between team and upper management. Hire, train, coach, and develop engineers.
  • Assess the feasibility of potential engineering projects and determine and assign resources to complete them
  • Engage with Application Engineers in the development of proposals
  • Evaluate results of mechanical design and test to assure accomplishment of technical objectives
  • Ensures that proper documentation, such as test specifications and procedures, is provided to the appropriate functional area
  • Lead research and development of projects that produce new designs and processes
  • Work with vendors to scope proper equipment
  • Work with customers on an as needed basis for the project
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 5 years experience working in a production or professional environment as an engineer
  • 3+ years management experience
  • Must be able to work onsite in a lab daily
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in engineering or discipline related to the lab
  • Professional Engineering license
  • Masters Degree in Business (MBA)
  • Ability to travel as needed
Knowledge And Skills
  • Ability to red line engineering drawings, test procedures, test standards
  • Critical and analytical thinking for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems
  • Ability to innovate to solve problems with creative solutions as needed
  • Must demonstrate foresight and mature judgement in planning and organizing projects
  • Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments
  • Ability to effectively communicate instructions while leading the teams to meet their goals
  • Detailed oriented for understanding complex systems
  • People management skills to effectively manage engineers
  • Team player who can collaborate with others working at the plant and with functional corporate leader
  • Must maintain technical knowledge including technical competence of national standards and codes
  • Able to muti-task and prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Comfortable working with maintenance and electrical staff for optimal equipment functioning
  • Ability to work with external customers and vendors to manage equipment and
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
EEO Policy Statement
It is the policy of ELEMENT U.S. SPACE & DEFENSE to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.
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