Senior Manager, Engineering

Senior Manager, Engineering

US-CA-Valencia

The Senior Manager, Engineering will be responsible for leading a team of technology resources to innovate and maintain core technology platforms.

• Technical capability to lead development from concept to production for diversified product portfolio.
• Lead strategic planning efforts for products/technologies to support business goals.
• Partner with customers and manage the engineering and technical relationships; in addition to managing high profile customer issues, serve as the company representative in industry technical organizations and ensure staff capabilities and technologies remain highly differentiated within the market.
• Proven track record in effectively managing diverse teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize the engineering functions to achieve objectives through effective utilization of staff.

• Deliver NPI and R&D program deliverables on schedule and at or below cost targets.
• Drive performance of the engineering function across the entire product group in accordance with the company and site business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with the product lifecycle management process, continuous improvement in engineering, and utilization of the engineering KPIs.

• Responsible for building, structuring, leading, assessing and promoting a high performing, compliant technical workforce which exceeds departmental goals and objectives including succession planning.
• Development strategy for critical knowledge transfer, rotations, and exposure for all to innovation and full technical life‑cycle design and development.
• Responsible for driving a high‑performing culture which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations.

• 10+ years in product development, preferably in commercial and/or defense aerospace industry.
• 5+ years in technical management role.
• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Engineering required.
• Master's Degree (M.S.) - preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate technical savvy and prowess in product innovation and design.
• A proven ability to communicate vision, drive execution and work seamlessly with both technical teams and business teams.
• Collaborative, innovative personality style with strong drive to improve the organizational talent and customer service.
• Demonstrates a composed and collaborative approach while effectively holding self and others accountable.
• Safety is a core value loyees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person, as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (e.g., Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

ITT Control Technologies offers a very attractive benefits program. Our employees enjoy medical and dental coverage, a company paid retirement plan, 401 K savings plan, life insurance protection, sickness and accident income protection, a generous vacation and holiday program, a tuition reimbursement program, and a program that allows you to use tax‑free dollars to pay for many health care and dependent care expenses.