Sr. Director of Engineering – Aerospace

The Killeen Group is seeking a Sr. Director of Engineering on behalf of a leading manufacturer in Skagit County, WA. This growing company provides award-winning service to the commercial aerospace, space and defense markets.Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.The Sr. Director of Engineering will lead and grow a high-impact team of design engineers and technicians. You'll drive technical excellence, develop top talent, and build flexible teams ready to tackle a wide range of complex projects. The Sr. Director of Engineering develops individuals, teams, and company procedures to support the vision and demands of continuous improvement and growth.Title: Sr. Director of EngineeringLocation(s): Onsite – Hamilton, WAType: Salaried, Full-timeSalary: $150,000 - $225,000/yr + BonusTravel: On-site with potential opportunities for off-siteDuties:Ensures Design and Engineering team engages in effective stakeholder communicationEnsures the establishment, monitoring, and reporting of key metrics that support the vision for continuous improvement and growthDelegates project assignments to Design manager, lead design engineers and other staffProvides leadership and vision to the Design and Engineering team to inspire the continuous improvement of the products, processes, individuals, and teamsPromotes effective communication between the design and engineering team and their customersProvides management and oversight to the Design and Engineering team in the areas of capacity planning, resources management, delegation, efficiency, and design schedule execution to support the Client's commitment to on-time product deliveryProvides management support to lead designers for underperforming projects and offload resourcesEnsures effective risk management in the areas of delegation, design workflow, and offload managementMaintains a focus on employee communication, mentorship, growth, and moraleEnsures the Design and Engineering team maintains commitment and focus on excellent customer service both internally and externallyDevelops and maintains relationships with a well-rounded group of offload resources capable of supporting a wide range of design requirementsEnsures the establishment and adherence to design process and workflow that support AS9100 requirementsQualifications:Required:This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). The Company will assist in gaining this access once employed. xhmxlyz Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required10+ years experience as a Program Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Senior Design Engineer or equivalent position requiredMust have strong communication skills through written, verbal, and graphical mediumsin the English languageProficiency with Microsoft Office, CATIA, and NX CAD software is requiredBenefits:Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributionDisability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insuranceHSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)401k with employer matchingPaid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)Education reimbursement programEducation reimbursement program available after 1-year of serviceNext Steps:If selected and progressed, you will:Conduct a screening call with a Killeen Group recruiterConduct 1-3 interviews with hiring company