Director Engineering - Logistics
About The Position
The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area. Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Director of Engineering – Logistics. This is a product support logistics role, and while the selected candidate and their organization will work with supply chain this is not a supply chain function. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. Candidates will be responsible for leading and managing the Logistics department which consists of, Integrated Logistics Support Managers, Logistics Engineers, Technical Writers, Training Developers and Instructors and Field Service Representatives. Candidate must also manage the quality, cost, and schedule of work, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs); technical and budget estimate responses for new programs; sustainment activities; delivery of logistics support and required deliverables for developmental and in-production programs; and post-production and retirement support for long-running programs at Leonardo DRS.
Requirements
- Bachelors’ degree in Engineering or related technical field
- 10+ years of related experience
- Defense acquisition logistics leadership experience managing a team including direct reports tasked with delivering Mil-Spec compliant products and services
- Specific experience with leading and managing Logistics Engineering, Logistics Support Analysis, Provisioning, Technical Publications, Training Development and Instruction and Field Service
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Masters degree is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the logistics department to include Integrated Logistics Support Managers, Logistics Engineers, Technical Writers, Training Developers and Instructors and Field Service Representatives
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of processes and organizational change that are of benefit to the team, customer and company
- Lead the implementation of organizational change
- Orchestrate the development and training of the team by job family and of each individual based on their needs
- Support the customer and our internal program needs for Logistics support
- Involved with the analysis of projects/contracts to determine logistics requirements
- Analyze, organize, plan and administer various phases of day-to-day provisioning, spares, or maintenance/repair activities
- Coordinate the creation, development, design, and improvement of divisional products in conformance with established programs and objectives
- Provide engineering advice and assistance to other departments as required
- Responsible for formulating and recommending engineering policies and technical work assignments in accordance with project and company objectives
- Working with the Technical Director, Logistics, advise appropriate personnel of the latest technical and engineering developments
- Manage budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments and departments, as appropriate
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
- Participate in preparation of proposals
- Direct the work of others as assigned
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
- parental leave benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development support
- life and disability insurance coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
