Aerospace Division Engineering Manager

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Salary: $185K-200K
United States, Texas, Fort Worth
May 08, 2025
Job Title: Aerospace Division Engineering Manager Duration: Direct Hire with benefits Shift: 1st Shift Location: 220 Roberts Cut-Off Ft. Worth, TX 76114 Salary: $185K-200K base with benefits NOTE: Bachelor degree is required with 15 years of experience 6 years of experience- management-level leadership of multiple teams Aerospace background - some level of experience in aerospace Client - business development experience is valuable Be able to interact with customers and executives Experience in multiple engineering disciplines (core/sustaining, ME, customs, applications, etc.) Job Description: The Division Engineering Manager is responsible to lead and manage a major Division engineering function with significant research and product development investments, multiple engineering programs and teams, and long-range business impact. Ensures that Division and business unit engineering objectives, contractual requirements, and customer expectations are met, including required program scope, cost and schedule constraints. Provide broad perspective and strategic direction and delegation in managing engineering teams and resources to align with the Division's business plan and mission. Identify future markets and define the technology roadmap used across programs and business units. Leverages systems, product and process technologies to create differentiated competitive advantage Direct and guide the implementation and coordination of processes and programs (e.g. structured design process) for multiple functional areas (e.g. including cross-functions such as operations/production or supply chain) and/or business units. Consults with division leadership on long-range plans to meet both current and anticipated growth and resource challenges (e.g. workforce planning; new technology system investments). Assess and determine effective workforce plans to meet business and engineering demand (e.g. outsourcing vs. development of internal resources); review and approve exceptions and consolidated plans and advises on other human resources activities (e.g. staffing, training, compensation). Broad budget and accountability for technical and engineering systems investments. Accountable for full budget planning and cost management with significant impact on division engineering costs and that may include engineering systems and multiple facilities. Required Qualifications: Bachelor degree (BS) (or Professional Engineer (PE) Certificate) in engineering or a science technical discipline required; Master degree (MS or MBA) preferred. Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 15 or more years of related experience. Prior management-level leadership of multiple teams of 6 years. Aerospace experience required. Proven track record of introducing new-to-market technology and/or product commercialization. Ability to apply and integrate knowledge of other related engineering areas or experts. Makes effective presentations on complex or sensitive topics to top management, customers, and/or other key stakeholders. Effective speaker and presenter; serves as a spokesperson or in a liaison role with universities and other research institutions and industry associations. Ability to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or other internal teams.