Software Engineering Manager

HDT•Tanner, AL

13d

About The Position

Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937. What We Offer: Health benefits, including telehealth medical services, Dental & Vision Life, AD&D & Disability (paid for by the company) 401K with a company match This role is responsible for coordinating all technical activities of assigned programs including planning, scheduling, and managing personnel and engineering work to ensure effective coordination of projects. The Engineering Manager must possess sufficient technical knowledge of their programs to identify problems, provide guidance to staff, and be sure the work product fulfills requirements. Proactively leads improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum 6 plus years experience
BS Computer Information Systems and/or Software Engineering from an accredited school required
Must be able to speak, read and understand English
Able to work independently on a weekly basis
Competent technical expertise
Possesses effective oral and written communication skills
Comfortable with the shop/laboratory and equipment
Possesses quality orientation and high attention to detail
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company
Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)
This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorization from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3).

Responsibilities

Manages and leads a team responsible for design and development of software and hardware
Ability to perform, review and approve software development and execution as the Software Technical SME - Working Manager
Responsible for supervising a team of engineers on an activity and completion of activity on time and within budget while meeting the applicable technical requirements
Completes ongoing performance management process for their direct reports as well as personal performance management requirements
Develops and maintains Integrates Master Schedule (IMS) for all projects and meets commitment in IMS (Schedule, Cost, Quality)
Supervises a technical group independently
Complies with the engineering playbook and works to optimize its content
Drives best practices and lessons learned
Proactively drives leadership sponsored initiatives
Manages budgets, costs and schedule inputs for design assignments
Sets and achieves goals and assists direct reports in doing likewise
Responsible for making and keeping commitments as well as ensuring the team does the same
Drives compliance with design to cost, schedule, quality and manufacturing capabilities
Participates in preparation of proposals
Participates in technical reviews
Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
Adheres to all quality and safety standards
Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned
Available for travel as required