Sr. Director R&D Eng
Job Locations
US-WA-Bothell
Requisition ID
2024-31248
Position Type
Full Time
Position Classification
On-Site
Job Function
Engineering
Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Sr. Director R&D Engineering to join our Bothell, WA Team.
We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.
GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.
Summary:
The Sr. Director, R&D Eng initiates the design, development, execution and implementation of technology research projects. The role investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products. They will plan and execute applied research.
Major Position Responsibilities
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
Basic Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
8-10 years experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's 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
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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
Experience in planning and budgeting
Knowledge of business process and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.)
Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demo