What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Lead position at Entegee?
Overview
A growing aerospace and defense manufacturer is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to support production and sustainment programs involving complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electrical systems. This role provides technical leadership across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations teams while ensuring products are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting production operations.
- Drive technical execution for mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
- Lead engineering reviews, production readiness activities, and technical issue resolution.
- Evaluate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and manage configuration control processes.
- Review and release Technical Data Packages (TDPs) through Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).
- Support proposal development, Basis of Estimate (BOE) preparation, and resource planning.
- Present technical briefings to leadership, customers, and international stakeholders.
- Support Earned Value Management (EVM), staffing forecasts, and program metrics.
- Conduct supplier and manufacturing site visits to assess production readiness, tooling, inventory management, and process improvements.
- Support AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) reviews and quality initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- 10 years of engineering experience in aerospace, defense, military, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or sustainment programs.
- Strong knowledge of configuration management and change control.
- Demonstrated engineering leadership and project management experience.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience presenting technical information to customers and senior leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active or previous Secret Clearance.
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
- Build-to-print manufacturing experience.
- Manufacturing Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, or Production Planning experience.
- BOE, proposal development, EVMS, and ERP experience.
- Experience with machining, mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, electrical systems, or circuit card assemblies (CCA).
- GD&T knowledge.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
#GRP2 - $4000
Pay: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $125,000 - $165,000