* Responsible for ensuring the overall success of a program including interfacing with
internal/external disciplines including Engineering, Finance, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, and
Purchasing

Description

POSITION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (PSR):
* Responsible for ensuring the overall success of a program including interfacing with
internal/external disciplines including Engineering, Finance, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, and
Purchasing
* Responsible for ensuring the overall success of assigned engineering and manufacturing
programs
* Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss program specifications and
procedures
* Coordinate and direct programs, making detailed plans to accomplish goals
* Direct the integration of technical activities; analyze technology, resource needs, and market
demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of programs, using Material Requirement Planning
(MRP), capacity planning and materials management experience, as well as tools such as QAD,
SAP and JIT; plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of
facilities and equipment
* Direct, review, and approve product design and changes
* Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts
* Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical
work performed
* Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures,
enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services
* Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
* BS/BA required
* MBA/MS preferred
Experience:
* Requires 5+ years
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Able to work well in a team environment
* Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
* Good verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

BS required