Production Chief Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies • Saint Petersburg, FL

122d • $124,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The Production Chief Engineer for Advanced Networking Solutions is responsible for overseeing the technical direction, development, and execution of the portfolio of production and sustainment programs. This role involves leading teams of engineering and program staff, as well as working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of program objectives. The Production Chief Engineer is responsible for the technical integrity of new build and sustainment efforts ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety goals and objectives are met. Key responsibilities include managing technical risks, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and driving innovation to meet the evolving needs of defense and aerospace customers.

Requirements

• Experience in a senior technical leadership role to include experience across the development lifecycle (i.e. systems, subsystems).
• Experience leading and conducting trade studies, system development and design, systems requirements development and management, system integration and test, and/or production support.
• Experience as a technical leader developing work plans and driving execution in an engineering environment.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Active and transferrable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading and executing the design and development of complex system architectures - recognized as a change agent, energizing organizations to achieve beyond expectations.
• Demonstrated experience across the product lifecycle, including concept development, architecture, design, integration, verification, production, and sustainment.
• Proven ability to develop effective customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and continued business.
• Prior experience with Cooperative Engagement Capability products or other anti-air warfare and/or real-time communications products.
• Direct experience with Risk and Opportunities (R&O) management.
• Requires expert knowledge of multiple work areas typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Expert knowledge of market with the ability to identify best practices and how to best utilize within RTX.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical direction and leadership for the business area production activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and customer requirements.
• Lead and mentor teams of engineers and production staff, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the program's engineering organization and other functions to meet and/or exceed cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Oversee the improvement of production processes and capabilities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
• Ensure that all products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements through rigorous testing and quality control measures.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers, addressing their needs and ensuring their satisfaction with the program's deliverables.
• Drive the development and implementation of new technologies and processes to improve production capabilities and efficiencies.
• Closely collaborate with program management to ensure that production activities are completed on time and within budget.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful program execution.
• Drive positive change within the production environment as a key stakeholder in Failure Review Boards, FRACAS activities and other continuous improvement efforts.
• Technically engage with major subcontractors and partners to ensure product deliverables.
• Direct a team of multi-discipline engineers in support of issue resolution.
• Support the capture of new business including proposal writing and execution and influence technical and product line roadmaps, ensuring they are reflected in program planning and execution.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree