Director of Engineering

Year after year, Kaman delivers technical breakthroughs and innovative solutions for our customers. We do this by acquiring new technologies, expanding facilities, developing R&D capabilities and investing in our employees. As technology advances and industry shifts, Kaman will always be a place where people can come together and make a difference.

Under the administrative direction of the General Manager of Kaman Air Vehicle's KARGO Program, the Director, Engineering is responsible for the technical and administrative leadership of multiple engineering disciplines/departments. Highly knowledgeable in overseeing and guiding engineering managers that direct work activity to support division business objectives. Develops department goals and objectives that align with those of the division. Drives complex projects to successful completion in a cost effective and timely manner.

Generate, review, approve and ensure successful implementation of KARGO engineering plans and processes.
• Manage technical teams in executing the program plans to ensure all work is completed within cost and schedule commitments.
• Generate department goals and objectives that align with those of division and company.
• Provide technical briefings and design reviews to management and customers,
• Responsible for maintaining and allocating personnel resources to programs.
• Provide effective coaching and technical guidance, communicate as necessary with all levels of managements, customers, and subcontractors on program team.
• Direct and manage program and departmental costs, schedules, and manpower planning activities.
• Identify existing and future technologies to support division goals. Employ lean engineering principles.
• Interface with contacts in government and industry to develop new products; create and nurture technical collaborations in support of new business development.
• Interface with FAA representatives in support of K-MAX continued airworthiness. Experience with 14 CFR Part 27 Airworthiness Standards for Normal Category Rotorcraft and 14 CFR Part 21 Certification Procedures for Products and Articles preferred.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance, as required.

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field with 1 to 2 years graduate level work leading to a Master's degree or equivalent learning experience.
• 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in an applicable engineering field, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Broad knowledge of an advanced and technically specialized field such as aircraft structures, mechanical and electrical systems, avionics, or software.
• Effective verbal/written and presentation skills with the ability to effectively present ideas/concepts to senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid demonstrated technical leadership skills and ability to influence and drive change.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and follow through to closure.
• Duties require critical judgement, effective participation in the formulation and carrying out of company policies, objectives and programs with direct accountability for final results.
• Demonstrated team building and project management skills.
• Broad knowledge of engineering technical issues/needs, financial, sales, and marketing as related to product design and development.
• Solid planning and execution skills
• Some travel, domestic and foreign as required.