Bowmar, LLC designs and manufactures high precision mechanical and electro-mechanical components, assemblies and devices for military and aerospace applications. We are at the forefront of achieving the industry’s highest standards in quality, workmanship, affordability, technical competency, and on-time delivery. We are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead the Bowmar engineering team cultivating new and existing customer relationships in support of new and existing business.
Job Summary:
The Director of Engineering is a key member of the Bowmar leadership team bringing the vision of long-term sustainability to life. Lead the engineering team in the design, development and manufacture of mechanical, electronic and electro-mechanical devices for the aerospace and defense markets. Be an active partner in Bowmar’s growth. Provide guidance and input on emerging technologies in engineering and aerospace feeding Bowmar’s strategic plan. Coach, mentor and implement the tools of Lean as a basis for achieving the Bowmar Vision.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance to the organization on emerging technologies.
- Use Strategy Deployment to develop and track short and long-term goals.
- Working leader guiding design engineers in the research and development of products, processes, fixtures/tooling for machining and assembly.
- Work closely with the sales team and the customer, including the Department of Defense, to drive business growth and expansion.
- Capture management of opportunities to include proposals, plans and quotes.
- Draft proposals and reports for clients.
- Participate in the identification and selection of investments in alignment with strategic goals.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance for the development of the Strategic Plan.
- Use the tools of Lean to design and develop products and processes.
- Improve manufacturing processes and advance scientific research.
- Work closely with Purchasing in the selection and development of suppliers.
- Use customer specifications to develop solutions for HMI cockpit devices to include NVIS lighting requirements and various display technologies.
- Establishing methods procedures for ensuring technical capabilities of designed product.
- Provide guidance in the manufacture of high tolerance, complex gears and gear heads.
- Maintain and improve product quality by eliminating variation.
- Use data driven, scientific methods to determine timely root causes and develop and implement countermeasures and improve processes.
- Hire, train, and mentor engineers and supporting staff.
- Prepare budgets, bids, and cost estimates.
The above list reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this job.
Core Competencies: These competencies are identified by Bowmar leadership and should be demonstrated by all employees across the enterprise. Bowmar Core competencies are listed below:
Integrity Accountability Proactivity Honesty
Position Specific Competencies:Competencies that are identified by Bowmar leadership and are unique to the position and necessary for the individual to successfully accomplish the position’s functions.
Strategic Thinking Customer Orientation Engineering Prowess
Innovative Commitment to Lean Teamwork
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree
- 10 years of experience in Engineering and leadership including supervision
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry (Aerospace AS9100 preferred)
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Highly developed listening, persuasion, and negotiation skills based on analytical evaluations
- Able to interpret drawings and schematics
- Active experience in a Lean environment
- Must exhibit a positive and professional attitude and appearance
- Demonstrated proficiency in cross functional collaboration
- Must be a Team Player
Personnel Supervision
- This position is responsible for overseeing the Engineering department.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Will be exposed to general office and machine shop working conditions. The typical work environment has low noise and moderate temperature levels.
- Some travel (<10%) required to visit suppliers and customers and for required educational activities
Additional Information:
This position is eligible for bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, 14 paid holidays, and health and wellness benefits. Salary is based on job-related, non-discriminatory, factors such as experience, education, training skills and abilities.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Bowmar follows a Drug Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy. Any individual who is offered employment with Bowmar will be required to submit to a drug screen prior to beginning employment. Employees working in safety-sensitive positions will be subject to random testing.
