Advanced Engineering Manager
About The Position
The Advanced Engineering Manager (Engineering Services Manager) is a flexible, hands-on leader who manages internal and external engineering functions in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment supporting national defense. The role provides cross-functional engineering support across departments and develops the Engineering Services team and the company’s engineering capabilities to improve customer outcomes. The manager oversees engineering activities including design for manufacturability, additive manufacturing, welding, assembly, and testing. This includes managing day-to-day department functions, developing technical documentation and drawing packages, interpreting 2D and 3D drawings and models, supporting manufacturing, coordinating testing, and maintaining the manual welding program. The role also establishes engineering standards, drives continuous improvement and project execution, and supports the company’s Quality Management System and safety requirements. The successful candidate builds, coaches, and motivates a high-performing team; communicates technical customer deliverables; improves quality and timeliness through performance metrics; and identifies opportunities to expand engineering capabilities and support business growth. The position reports to the Executive Vice President.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering & Technology Management, or a related field is required.
- At least 3 years of technical project management experience is required.
- At least 5 years of verifiable leadership, management, and technical skills in supervisory roles specific to engineering, manufacturing, and welding are required.
- At least 10 years of direct, hands-on mechanical engineering experience is required.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical manufacturing process problems is required.
- Direct experience managing design or complex development projects is required.
- Ability to pass a background check and hold a security clearance is required.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to consistently manage multiple projects and follow through to completion.
- Ability to adapt optimistically to changing priorities to meet customer needs.
- Must be coachable and willing to learn and grow with the company.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business software such as ERP systems, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including excellent active listening behavior.
- Experience presenting technical content to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering & Technology Management, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Establish and drive Key Performance Indicator metrics to improve the quality and timeliness of deliverables while developing the Engineering Services team.
- Identify, discuss, and solve issues and bottlenecks through process development, software, and applicable technologies.
- Lead and manage the engineering team to improve operational efficiency, expand capabilities, support company growth, and foster adaptability and employee satisfaction during change.
- Review, comprehend, and communicate customer deliverables for complex technical projects.
- Lead and manage day-to-day Engineering Services department functions.
- Develop internal drawing packages from customer-provided documentation.
- Develop technical documentation, including work instructions, technical information requests, and technical justifications.
- Interpret and apply 2D and 3D drawings and models.
- Perform hands-on manufacturing tasks to support on-time shipment and the development of processes and procedures.
- Analyze manufacturing activities to identify waste and implement continuous improvement.
- Assemble complex multi-component assemblies.
- Test and inspect components and assemblies, including hydrostatic, thermal shock, flow, and acoustic testing.
- Coordinate subcontracted physical testing, including destructive and non-destructive testing, shock, vibration, and underwater explosion testing.
- Perform additive manufacturing according to customer contracts, including preparation of technical reports.
- Develop and maintain the manual welding program, including qualifications, and approve procedures.
- Provide leadership, support, and growth strategy for the Additive Manufacturing program.
- Support and comply with Cogitic’s Quality Management System.
- Build, coach, and motivate the Engineering Services team through feedback, clear expectations, and hands-on support.
- Develop drawing, model, and documentation standards for Engineering Services and other departments as applicable.
- Lead technical projects that support new company initiatives.
- Follow company safety policies and OSHA regulations, and wear required personal protective equipment in designated operations and manufacturing areas.
- Develop expert-level proficiency in Cogitic’s ERP software for daily tasks and projects.
- Consistently handle multiple projects and follow them through to completion while adapting to changes in priorities to meet customer needs.
- Troubleshoot and solve technical manufacturing process problems and manage design or complex development projects.
- Demonstrate Cogitic’s core values: Performance, Courage, Development, Initiative, and Character.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
