Mission Assurance Group Leader

Overview:

Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .

Job Description Summary:

The Mission Assurance Group Leader will lead a multi-disciplinary group that is responsible for Mission Assurance support in factory operations through the product lifecycle from delivery of components to final assembly. The Group Leader is the first level of quality management and requires the ability to apply sound continuous improvement and management principles for technical hands-on leadership of a group of technical staff with expertise in quality management. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of circuit boards microchips MEMS and IMU assembly processes.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
Manage administrative details and career development for group members.
Convey relevant information from management to group members.
Lead mentor build depth in their area of expertise and conduct performance evaluations of group members.
Maintain awareness of staffing requirements write job requisitions (responsibilities and qualifications) for hiring as required review and disposition incoming resumes conduct interviews.
Serve as Lead Subject Matter Expert for area of specialty.
Shape Drapers technology offerings and open new business areas based on program and technical experience.
Analyze Draper strategy and work with management to build capability in key areas that align Drapers capabilities with customers strategic priorities.

Skills/Abilities
Excellent communication and written skills.

Excellent ability with presenting technical material to various levels of the engineering organization and customers.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong ability to supervise a team of 10-20.

Education
Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.

Experience
7 years of experience in the engineering; design development and management of complex systems.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$95000.00 - $245000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreements approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga health and finance workshops off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now

Required Experience:

Manager