Engineering Department Manager

KBR, Inc.•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Department Manager will play a pivotal leadership role in the department’s project execution, resource allocation, and support of team members to achieve goals. The department’s disciplines include Human Factors and Habitability, Project Management, Project Engineering, Systems Engineering, Design and Fabrication, Hardware Testing, Sustaining Engineering and Integration, and Food Production. The manager will serve as the primary customer interface for the NASA Human Health and Performance Division Chief and NASA Engineering Directorate Division Chiefs. This role provides strategic and technical oversight and serves as the KBR administrative manager for KBR managers within the department and for additional staff, as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field
Minimum of 10 years progressive relevant technical, management, and leadership experience
Demonstrated leadership qualities to inspire and build a culture of teamwork and quality
Demonstrated project monitoring and control experience
Understanding of NASA Flight Hardware development requirements and processes
Familiarity with the identification and execution of process improvement initiatives
Familiarity with project management practices and working with Business Office/Program Office on staffing and other financial challenges
Participation with Corporate Entities including but not limited to Business Development on behalf of proposal development, contract collaboration, and strategic initiatives
Demonstrated leadership experience on complex technical projects; ability to manage resources, priorities and customer communication
Demonstrated experience making timely and effective decisions driving projects and personnel decisions forward in a positive manner
Effective at handling multiple tasks, responding quickly to change, and being flexible
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience with difficult situations and personnel resulting in positive outcomes
Ability to interact across organizations and all levels of personnel

Nice To Haves

Preferred 15 years of relevant experience
Familiarity with NASA contracts and processes

Responsibilities

Lead 200+ employees
Lead, mentor, and guide the Engineering Department managers and leaders
Coordinate, prioritize and allocate resources
Ensure projects are completed within budget and schedule
Identify strategies to exceed customer expectations and areas of collaboration
Perform administrative tasks associated with department leadership
Integrate with other organizations
Plan and accomplish goals using experience and judgment
Negotiate with other department managers to support integrated projects
Ensure contract wide management policies and procedures are effectively implemented
Enable integration, collaboration, and innovation to exceed expectations
Identify corrective and preventive actions and drive those to closure
Implement lessons learned and best practices
Participate in company and customer status reviews
Comply with KBR’s Safety, Health and Environmental Plan, Quality Plan, and all safety policies and procedures
Complete all assigned training