Senior Engineering Manager - Modeling, Simulation & Systems

Eaton Aerospace Group Mission Systems Division (MSD) has an opening for a Senior Engineering Manager leading the Modeling and Simulation team for the division. The Senior Engineering Manager position reports to the MSD Engineering Director. The primary function of this position is to lead the global engineering activities for modeling and simulation development in support of new product development, legacy products, and test equipment. This role also has responsibility for the system engineering development or tools and processes related to model based engineering (MBE) and model based systems engineering (MBSE)

The primary responsibilities of the role include organizational capability development, global Aerospace alignment, improved program execution using disciplined engineering processes, risk management and portfolio/resource planning using leading indicators & metrics. Additional areas of focus will be the implementation of organizational performance measures, the development of best cost country (BCC) engineering capabilities, the refinement and implementation of technology strategy for specific business units, and advancement of engineering capabilities to support the development of next generation products and systems.

• Lead a global team of approximately 50 highly professional & technical engineering staff to provide detailed analysis support for performance modeling, FEA, thermal, CFD, and other related analysis in support of the new product development, iR&D, and product support teams across MSD.

• Lead the development of tools and processes and provide mentoring and guidance to the engineering organization on program execution through the use of MBE and MBSE

• Organize and build talent base within the engineering organization, create opportunities for growth and development of the engineering team. Provide functional leadership for engineering managers and engineering teams.

• Assure that efforts to improve the efficiency of the Engineering functions are emphasized through creative organizational management, effective use of engineering tools, appropriate training and continuous improvement.

• Drive consistency and best practices across the organization with respect to product documentation, design standards, and related material specifications. This is accomplished on a cooperative global basis to improve efficiency by avoiding duplication and to provide a basis for product strategy and enhanced corporate image as a global supplier.

• Assure that product designs are competitive on a global basis with respect to quality, reliability and cost.

• Work with Aerospace Group level & corporate level Centers of Excellences for a seamless product development, execution process and organizational capability development.

• Use best practices of robust design (Design for Six Sigma, DFSS) & promote the “analysis first” mindset.

• Establish digital processes and experience within the engineering team aligned to the Aerospace Group strategy, examples include MBD and MBSE.

• Assure that proprietary rights and product liability concerns of Aerospace Group are addressed by interacting with corporate legal staff members.

• Establish a global engineering strategy and implement tactical measures to ensure implementation is realized. Lead the team efforts supporting the continued growth and productivity of the Pune, India engineering center.

• Identify key engineering metrics, monitor performance and implement improvements accordingly.

• Maintain close liaison with the Operational Excellence organization to ensure high quality and year over year manufacturing cost reductions.

• Establish and maintain contacts with Universities to develop advanced products and potential new hires.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required.

• 10 years of experience within aerospace or a high-tech industry with new product development and sustaining support.

• Advanced engineering degree or MBA preferred.

• 15 years of experience within the aerospace industry including experience in one or more specialized analysis disciplines (FEA, CFD, Thermal, Performance)

• 8 years of experience leading or managing people (direct of indirect)

Skills:

• Experience in conducting competitive analyses and defining/executing business level strategy.

• Familiarity with Aerospace industry processes and standards is preferred

• Familiarity with Aerospace AAR, Actuation, or Environmental systems and products is preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, experience with design processes, portfolio and program management skills, knowledge of customer strategies, successful new product introduction experience, creative/innovative thinking.

• Proven track record of driving change and ability to develop and execute technology development plans.

• Experience in MBSE tools, processes and program execution

• Experience in leading or managing a global team

• Key role in an aerospace related professional organization

• Demonstrated leadership skills, experience with design processes, portfolio and program management skills, knowledge of customer strategies, successful new product introduction experience, creative/innovative thinking.

• Proven track record of driving change and ability to develop and execute technology development plans.

• DFSS Greenbelt Certification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Work in a matrix organization within a global virtual engineering organization

• Network divisional resources

• Develop productive working relationships with functions and organizations outside of Engineering

• Develop working relationships within the Aerospace engineering community

• Develop working relationships with customers

• Up to 40% travel may be required

Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton’s Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.

With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide.

Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the global stage.