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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
Job Summary: The Engineered Systems Segment Chief Engineer leads and manages the design, development, testing and delivery of complex aerospace, defense, energy, and environmental systems. Develops, implements, and monitors appropriate goals, policies, practices and procedures, and all other duties as assigned. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Lead the technical team in the design, development and testing of aerospace, defense, energy, and environmental systems, ensuring they meet or exceed customer requirements.
- Develop and implement engineering processes, standards, and best practices to ensure technical excellence across all projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project management, quality assurance, manufacturing, and business development.
- Participate in strategic planning activities to help define the company’s technical vision and roadmap and cultivate future core capabilities.
- Plan and formulate aspects of Internal Research and Development proposals such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, government regulations and company policies throughout the product and services development process.
- Manage technical risk and ensure that appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
- Support business development efforts by providing technical expertise during the proposal development and customer meetings.
- Lead the technical development and mentoring efforts for the engineering team. Evaluate and identify training needs.
- Prepare reports for a wide-ranging audience from department level to Board of Directors
- Interacts with subordinate supervisors, outside customers, and functional peer groups at various management levels. Interaction normally requires the ability to inspire and gain cooperation of others, to conduct or aid others in conducting presentations or to exchange information.
- Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job provides leadership and mentorship to multiple engineering disciplines which may include the direct supervision of others. The Chief Engineer will provide leadership and support to all Engineered Systems locations. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Knowledge and understanding of government contracting, defense industry developments, trends and experiences related to advanced manufacturing of products or product components.
- Knowledge of methodologies, tools and techniques for designing, building and managing the manufacture of new products.
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information.
- Project Management - Develops project plans.
- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, Shares expertise with others.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming.
- Presentation Skills - Clearly and persuasively presents information in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.
- Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
- Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
- Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others. Comes to the forefront in case of crisis, and is able to think and act in creative ways in difficult situations. Holds team accountable. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Makes themself available to staff; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products, and services. Continually works to improve leadership skills.
- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
- Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue.
- Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and wearing company issued badge when on company property; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and material properly.
- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Encourages and values diversity among subordinates and peers; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Organizational Support - Supports organization's goals and values.
- Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
- Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
- Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required in technical discipline(s); mechanical, electrical, chemical, aerospace, optical, software, or systems engineering. Master’s degree is preferred. Position requires a minimum of 20 years’ engineering/supervisory/management experience. The previous work experience for this can be in both government contracting and commercial environments.
Other Essential Duties
- Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
- Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)
Other Qualifications
- Must possess a Professional Engineers License from the State of Alabama
- US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
- Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately _+/-20__%
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
