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Offshore Engineering Support Services Manager

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Job Summary:

The candidate filling this role will serve as a leadership point of contact and maintain overarching responsibility for Engineering support services provided offshore. This person will work with all Crane Aerospace and Electronics businesses to develop and execute offshore strategies with the objective of delivering reduced development program cost while maintaining or improving overall program execution.

Essential Functions:

* Capable of effective team and executive level communication

* Collaborate effectively with Crane Aerospace and Electronics Engineering representatives to develop offshore strategies and ensure effective execution of development programs.

* Engage with all the stakeholders to identify and address challenges and effectively drive the execution of offshore work in accordance with established schedule, quality and budget objectives.

* Develop a strong offshore engineering culture of metrics based management, continuous improvement and incorporation of lessons learned.

* Plan, execute and oversee offshore engineering activities associated with:

* System engineering activities as per ARP 4754 Guidelines

* Software/Firmware/Hardware engineering planning activities

* Software/Firmware/Hardware requirements management, design and coding

* Software/Firmware/Hardware engineering verification activities including verification environments, verification methodology, verification artifacts and certification as per DO-178 and DO-254 Design Assurance Guidance

* Mechanical engineering support functions including FEA analysis, CFD analysis, reliability analysis and technical publications

* Test engineering activities including design and manufacture of developing test rigs and setups

* Engage directly in the planning and execution of customer and/or certification authority visits and audits offshore as required for program certification needs.

* Lead offshore engineering technical activities to satisfy customer and program requirements.

* Must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment displaying teamwork, cooperation, respect and integrity.

* Explore opportunities for cost effective Engineering supplier development in India and other regions around the world.

Minimum (Essential) Qualifications :

* Experience:

* 10 years of relevant engineering work experience with global multi-national aerospace product development companies

* 10 years of engineering organizational management experience with large offshore teams

* 5 years product development experience based in the USA, CANADA or EUROPE

* Management experience involving Software engineering, Firmware/Hardware engineering, Test engineering, Mechanical engineering, Supply chain and Contract manufacturing

* An established track record of effectively working programs associated with major aerospace OEMs such as Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, Gulfstream

* Offshore management experience managing four or more offshore suppliers in India

* Knowledge : Understand Software/Firmware/Hardware engineering principles as per DO-178B/DO-254. Understand System engineering principles as per ARP standards. Awareness of Mechanical engineering analytical sciences and tools.

* Communication Skill : Written and verbal fluency in English

* General Skills/Abilities : Strong people management skills. Proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and MS Project

* Education/Certification : Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from a four-year college or university

Preferred Qualifications :

* Self-directed and experienced in managing large offshore teams

* Must have good understanding of various India supplier organizations and capabilities

* Strong communications skills in both interpersonal and large group settings

* Must be project-oriented with a mindset towards priority setting and project execution

* General management degree or MBA

Crane Aerospace & Electronics offers competitive salaries and outstanding opportunities for career growth and development. Visit our website at CraneAE.com for more information on our company, benefits and great opportunities.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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