Manager Manufacturing

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The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 6 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

-Business Unit:
Land System

Location:

West Plains, MOTelework Type:
No Telework Relocation Available:
Relocation Benefit Available Type:
Full-Time

Schedule:

4/10 (Monday - Thursday)

Shift: 1st Shift (6:00am-4:30pm)

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities Responsible for supervising a team of engineers on an activity and completion of activity on time and budget

Ability to supervise a technical group independently Manage budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments

Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements

Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required

Participate in preparation of proposals

Perform design reviews

Supervise and direct the work of others as assigned

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

Manage/supervise a team of engineers

Other duties as assigned

Manage a team that oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency. Ensure the engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively. Responsible for the development of equipment to aid in the manufacturing process. Review, evaluate and implement engineering changes and specification requirements. Provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.

Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Develop manufacturing process plans, test requirements, manufacturing flow, and capacity plans. Review detail designs for manufacturability and producibility. Lead Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis workshops.

Job Responsibilities Part IIQualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.

And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 4/10 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
* Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.#LSY