Engineering Manager, Aftermarket

Why should you join Fairbanks Morse Defense? Fairbanks Morse Defense has established itself as one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the dedicated, highly trained teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and the Canadian Coast Guard. By joining FM Defense, you become part of a legacy that spans more than 100 years. Supported by competitive benefits and a broad range of training and development opportunities, our world-class teams are fully committed to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Read more about what it is like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here:

Summary

Provide group leadership and execute on aftermarket engineering activities ranging from parts obsolescence review, BOM and part number creation and maintenance, engineering standards creation and maintenance, as well as retrofit and upgrades support.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, organization, control, integration and completion of department design projects, including the review of product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Coordinate activities associated with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Leverage manufacturing experience to reduce cost and lead times of prototype and production components.
• Lead in-house cross functional design review efforts.
• Maintain centrally located component design records.
• Coordinate application of best-practice design rules for component dimensioning, datum callout, and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2009.
• Provide support for cost reduction/value engineering projects, including design analysis and/or validation of critical engine components.
• Coordinate with design team mechanical development test activities, including specialized instrumentation, test procedures and data processing.
• Identify external resources, develop contracts/proposals, and manage technical projects with external consultants.
• Gain familiarity of prototype methodology and technologies to provide guidance for reduced part lead-times.
• Define component design verification requirements.
• Supervise and develop/mentor assigned personnel. Coordinate personnel through resource forecasting process aligned to needs. Execute department strategy and capability growth efforts by developing staff capabilities, recruiting, and managing technical deliverables of team.
• Identify annual capital needs and manage design team budget.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• BSME or equivalent degree required
• Advanced technical degree desired
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in an engine company or heavy equipment/machinery company. Prior engine experience preferred
• Prior supervisory/management experience preferred
• Previous experience with FMD products a plus
• Creative thinking, highly motivated, and the ability to work in a team environment is a must.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining and heat treating) as well as castings, forgings, and heavy steel fabrications as these relate to component design. Able to create and interpret fabrication and machining drawings.
• Experience working with 3D modeling design tools including a PDM/PLM system
• Must be highly adaptable, able to reformulate plans as required as research activities progress and willingness to work across functional areas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse.

As a federal contractor, Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) is subject to and enforcing Executive Order 14042, and FMD employees must be fully vaccinated as a requirement of employment. If a medical or religious exemption is needed, please request the proper documentation through your assigned FMD recruiter.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Beloit, WI 53511, USA