Director, CMG, Colorado

Critical Materials Group•Littleton, CO

1d•$130,000 - $143,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Engineering leads the technical staff of CMG’s Colorado operations within the Testing and Evaluation department. The role is accountable for the financial returns, schedule adherence, and technical execution of assigned programs. The Director partners with the CEO/President to identify and win new business, builds and manages an engineering team to carry out CMG Colorado’s initiatives, and serves on the CMG Colorado leadership team. This is a full-time, on-site position in Littleton, Colorado, with travel as required and direct supervision of technical staff, including Technical Managers. A Secret clearance is required, which the candidate must currently possess or be able to obtain. The Director oversees program execution and technical operations, manages technical budgets and team performance metrics, supports business development and customer relationships, recruits and develops technical staff, and coordinates engineering work across departments. Success includes establishing PMI-based project tracking and reporting, setting and reporting technical KPIs/KPMs, aligning business development priorities with the CEO/President, improving opportunity conversion, delivering programs on schedule and budget, and recruiting key staff. The work takes place in office, laboratory, and outdoor test-range settings, with indoor and outdoor activity in hot, cold, wet, and humid conditions. The role may require overtime to meet mission-critical goals and timelines, as well as use of personal protective equipment. Compensation is $130,000–$143,000 annually, and the role is eligible for CMG’s full benefits package.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills.
Strong analytical skills, including developing assessment metrics, identifying data-collection requirements, analyzing data, and summarizing technical results for internal and external review.
Robust problem-solving skills, ability to learn by doing, personal accountability, process orientation, and a positive, professional attitude.
Follow safety and standard operating procedures and execute test plans accordingly.
Research and resolve problems efficiently, accurately, and on time; elevate or delegate when necessary and communicate issues and roadblocks clearly up the chain of command.
Ability to work with little to no direction, with attention to timeliness, organization, and accuracy.
Ability to work cross-functionally and allocate resources, capabilities, and personnel as needed to execute projects successfully.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; candidates must currently possess one or be able to obtain one.
Ability to pass an ATF “Responsible Party” background check.
Ability to obtain a State of Colorado Explosives Blaster permit.
Ability to sit for extended periods, bend, stand, and walk as needed; lift 50 lbs.; see near and far; and work with a computer monitor daily.
Ability to work overtime when necessary to meet mission-critical goals and timelines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant professional experience.
Experience managing and mentoring a team of qualified individuals.
Experience in scale-up and processing of energetic materials.
Experience in the aerospace or defense industry, including ballistics or explosives.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and execute processes to track, report, and manage projects in accordance with PMI principles.
Manage financial returns and schedule adherence for assigned programs, including profit, cash, cost control, and risk.
Work with program managers to ensure schedule and cost goals are met.
Prepare and manage technical budgets.
Create and report KPIs/KPMs for the technical team.
Partner with the CEO/President to identify and implement business development opportunities and growth strategies aligned with CMG Colorado’s strategic vision.
Identify opportunities to grow current business focus areas and pursue technologically adjacent areas for growth.
Create opportunities to meet strategic customer stakeholders through active targeting.
Develop strategies to convert opportunities into wins and generate sales, and advance opportunities through to funded projects.
Build and maintain customer relationships.
Supervise technical staff, including recruiting Technical Managers and additional staff for CMG Colorado’s strategic business needs and project execution.
Oversee the department’s daily technical workflow and build, develop, and manage an engineering team.
Lead by example in productivity, ethics, and core values.
Oversee preparation and final approval of technical project plans.
Implement best-practice scientific and engineering methods and provide technical guidance to engineering staff.
Discover and implement technologies that provide competitive advantage.
Ensure technological resources meet short- and long-term company needs and stay current on technology trends and developments.
Work with the CMG Colorado leadership team to design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures.
Establish organizational objectives by developing goals and strategies.
Coordinate engineers’ work with finance, marketing, manufacturing, and operations.