PROGRAM ENGINEERING MANAGER for Rotorcraft components - Global Network Recruiting

We are searching for an experienced PROGRAM ENGINEERING MANAGER for a very stable 150+ year-old, $B internationally owned organization.

Their $7OM California division manufactures specialty DEFENSE / MILITARY rotorcraft MECHANICAL components specifically designed for use in engines, cockpits, cabin interiors etc..

This “highly visible” position is Customer Facing, reporting directly to the VP Programs & Engineering.

• You would manage a mechanical engineering team of approx. 15 (direct & indirect), running full life cycle programs for low volume – high mix manufacturing ($10M-$100M), manage production schedules for on time delivery and budgets.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Engineering teams and customers on proposal negotiations & capture.
• R&D for NPD (design & development) proof of concept designs, cost estimates, materials, test, mitigate risk…

REQUIREMENTS:

• MECHANICAL engineering of critical components and parts for Rotorcraft / Helicopter / eVTOL
• “Hands-on” full life cycle DEFENSE program management experience
• Leadership of an engineering team for critical requirements
• Travel to company divisions, customer sites, suppliers, etc… as needed.
• US Citizenship (DoD clearance is a PLUS)

OFFERING:  Base salary + bonus + relocation assistance (if not already residing in the LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA region)

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