Director, R&D Engineering

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking a Director, Research Development and Engineering to join our Healdsburg or Folsom, California team.

The Director, Research Development and Engineering initiates the design, development, execution and implementation of technology research projects, the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products. Plans and executes applied research. This is a full-time on-site position.

We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organization’s ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits, career development and recognition programs.

Major Position Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees the organization's engineering research, design, and development activities with the goal of developing new or improved products, processes, or services.
• Reviews precise new product functional requirements, reviews plans and execution of designs, tests and integrates components to produce final designs, and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability and safety.
• Oversees designs, development, execution, testing, product specifications and process validation plans; reviews material part specifications and bills of materials.
• Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Experience with CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to review new designs and detailed engineering drawings.
• Develops project plans, reviews research specifications, secures resources, monitors project progress, and provides regular reports to leadership teams.
• Ensures that all laboratory activities comply with regulatory guidelines, and quality and/or performance standards.
• Manages research activities and guides subordinates in the application of scientific or engineering principles to the product development process.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel decisions with concurrence from HR & Senior Leadership.
• Establishes and administers policies and procedures, departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Required Education And Experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years’ experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevent Education &/or Experience
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Science or Engineering degree preferred
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Management skills. Foster teamwork. Analytical thinking. Detail oriented. Research. Project management.
• Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  
  

Pay Range (USD)

$125,125.00 - $232,375.00 annually

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Additional Compensation - ICP

Hired applicant will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Incentive Compensation Program.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.

PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave

Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.