Sr Director, R&D Eng
$209.5k - $283.4kGeneral Dynamics
Sr Director, R&D Eng US-WA-Bothell
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Impact of the Role
- Provides leadership and direction through managers
- Must have at least one manager level direct report
- Is accountable for the performance and results of a division or region
- Executes business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy
- Decisions are guided by functional or major operational segment strategy and priorities
- Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
Essential Functions
- Directs and oversees the organization's engineering research, design, and development activities with the goal of developing new or improved products, processes, or services.
- Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability and safety.
- Designs, develops, executes and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials.
- Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability.
- Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.
- Develops project plans, reviews research specifications, secures resources, monitors project progress, and provides regular reports to leadership teams.
- Ensures that all laboratory activities comply with regulatory guidelines, and quality and/or performance standards.
- Manages research activities and guides subordinates in the application of scientific or engineering principles to the product development process.
- Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel decisions with concurrence from HR & Senior Leadership.
- Establishes and administers policies and procedures, departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.
Required Qualifications
- Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 10-12 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
- Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
- Discipline/Major: Science or Engineering degree preferred
- Knowledge, skills & abilities: Management skills. Foster teamwork. Analytical thinking. Detail oriented. Research. Project management.
- Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
- Strong written, digital and verbal communication skills in both an individual and team environment
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
- Masters degree in science or engineering
- Experience in a DoD environment
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Working knowledge of munitions: associated platforms, strategic and tactical systems, and military munitions/platform interface requirements
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
- Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Travel Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
- Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise. Pay Range (USD) $209,500 - $283,400 Pay Transparency Statement The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process. br/> Additional Compensation ICP Hired applicant will be eligible to participate in the Companys Incentive Compensation Program. Benefits Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance. PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.
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