Modeling & Simulation Manager

Overview

Eaton’s Aerospace Mission Systems Division (MSD) is currently seeking a Modeling & Simulation Manager. This is a remote position that can be based anywhere in the US, with a preference for candidates located near Orchard Park NY or Davenport IA.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The primary function of this role is for a Modeling and Simulation Manager role supporting research and new product development in MSD. Our division delivers components and systems for space life support, air to air refueling, weapons storage/release, and other environmental systems for aircraft.

The Modeling and Simulation Engineering (M&S) Manager is responsible for building, leading, and championing the team of M&S engineers to contribute to the development and sustainment of MSD products and systems.

The role has three primary objectives. First is to be the M&S group line manager and will require resource management skills, standard work creation, team building, performance reviews, and other related responsibilities. Second, the candidate will be accountable for driving and implementing an “analysis first” vision and culture within MSD developing related implementation plans and quantifiable metrics. A focus will be on leveraging the team to demonstrate the potential of using M&S to inform critical design decisions, mitigate schedule and technical risks, and supplement development test activities.

Finally, this person will be required to provide technical analysis and M&S subject matter expertise on either critical “short turn” or other activities to support the business and our customers as needed. The expectation is that the manager will “lead by example” with these types of individual contributor type opportunities.

The candidate should have both a broad knowledge and demonstrated experience in stress/structural, performance 1D, and thermal fluids analyses. While the candidate does not have to have equal experience in each of these 3 analyses areas, the person should have sufficient depth within each area to support the technical caliber of the M&S group as well as the knowledge to effectively represent the M&S group when engaging with experienced engineering stakeholders and customers.

• Provide technical oversight of M&S team which includes review of analysis plans, participation in internal team technical reviews, and responsibility for the technical quality/completeness of work products delivered by the team.
• Build proactive communication paths with the product teams to ensure that teams' project deliverables go beyond traditional customer deliverables and is fully leveraged for risk mitigation, test plan development, and critical design decisions.
• Conduct functional management responsibilities associated with the team that include resource management, career development, performance reviews, and management of goals that align with higher level business objectives and initiatives.
• Develop standard work practices and lessons learned with the team and leverage other AEROSPACE M&S groups and leadership as appropriate.
• Provide labor hour estimates and corresponding rationale to support proposal and business development requests. Participate in gate reviews representing the M&S teams.
• Define and own implementation plan and quantifiable metrics, created with support from product and site leadership, to measure progress of the adoption of the “analysis first” M&S mindset and culture.
• Change M&S culture at your respective site location as demonstrated by IPT driven/initiated requests for inclusion of M&S work scope beyond traditional deliverables.
• Serve as a critical peer reviewer and technical mentor to members of your team. Lead by example with the technical analysis tasks for which you are involved.
• Participate in root cause corrective action activities, Bids & Proposals, and technical design reviews for…