Test Engineering Manager

National Technical Systems • Belcamp, MD

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans and oversees the engineering activities for a group of engineers which may include different disciplines (mechanical and/or electrical). This role will be responsible for developing new designs, proposing budgets for engineering-related projects and overseeing all the activities related to each project, and work alongside the engineers on various testing projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 5 years experience working in a production or technical environment as an engineering manager
• Experience in leading and managing a team of engineers to deliver high-quality services on time and within budget
• Experience in managing technical engineering projects
• Must be able to work onsite in a lab daily
• Ability to red line engineering drawings, test procedures, test standards
• Critical and analytical thinking for evaluating information carefully and solving complex problems
• Ability to innovate and solve problems with creative solutions as needed, with the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges
• Expert-level knowledge of sector technology and processes
• Must demonstrate foresight and mature judgement in planning and organizing projects
• Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments
• Ability to effectively communicate instructions while leading the teams to meet their goals
• Detailed oriented for understanding complex systems
• Leadership, teambuilding, and people management skills to effectively manage engineers
• Team player who can collaborate with others working at the plant and with functional corporate leader
• Must maintain technical knowledge including technical competence of national standards and codes
• Able to muti-task and prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working with maintenance and electrical staff for optimal equipment functioning
• Ability to work with external customers and vendors to manage equipment

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering or physics
• 8 years experience working in a production or technical environment as an engineering manager
• Professional Engineering license
• Masters Degree in Business (MBA)

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and refines test engineering processes
• Manage and guide the activities of the engineering function; plan engineering projects and oversee the efficient running of those projects
• Recruit and manage engineers, providing supervision and guidance to the team; act as liaison between team and upper management. Hire, train, coach, and develop engineers.
• Assess the feasibility of potential engineering projects and determine and assign resources to complete them
• Assures that processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines
• Engage with Application Engineers in the development of proposals
• Evaluate results of mechanical design and test to assure accomplishment of technical objectives
• Ensures that proper documentation, such as test specifications and procedures, is provided to the appropriate functional area
• Lead research and development of projects that produce new designs and processes
• Work with vendors to scope proper equipment
• Work with customers on an as needed basis for the project

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
• 401k with employer match
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager