Computer Engineering Manager - Minneapolis, United States - Safran Test Cells
Description
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Job Title: Computer Engineering Manager
Type: Exempt
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plan and allocate department resources to support engineering related activities to include software development, quality assurance, installation, research and development and customer support.
• Develop, direct, and maintain departmental design policies, practices and standards to ensure quality deliverables to customers.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize departmental efficiency to ensure products are delivered in a timely manner meeting revenue projections.
• Promote, practice, and reinforce quality among team members while preparing design deliverables that satisfy both budget and schedule requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of computer engineers in the design and realization of engine test software, data acquisition and control systems for turbo-fan engine test facilities and associated equipment.
• Coordinate software design, development, and research and development with Safran Aero Boosters.
• Review, approve, and authorize software designs and design changes, ensuring that designs are in accordance with contractual requirements, design standards, and company quality policy and procedures.
• Manage all aspects of software development life cycle from requirements definition through development, validation, release and sustaining engineering support including documentation and revision control.
• Provide technical support to cross-functional departments and the Sales team, including proposal and cost development, technical review and customer presentations.
• Collaborate with team during the research and development process to include envisioning, designing and developing the product as well as managing the product release ensuring actual costs and schedules are aligned with established projections.
• Manage department resources by maintaining adequate staffing levels to support project work, mentor and train staff, and evaluate their performance in a timely manner.
• Provide technical support to other departments, such as Supply Chain, Technical Publications, and Support, Maintenance and Services.
• Participate in customer design reviews.
• Identify, implement and maintain the latest software quality assurance tools.
• Concept, design development and management of Safran Test Cells' Software and DACS research and development, including regular reporting and the development of the analytical work scope, estimated costs and schedules.
• Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field required.
• A minimum of 5 years of direct engineering management experience with a strong background in Software Engineering required.
• Experience applying software development principles required.
• Demonstrated experience in full software development life cycle and quality assurance required.
Qualifications:
• Strong communication and influencing skills to manage and lead change aligning people behind the direction of the company.
• Track record of developing staff, fostering an inclusive work environment, and demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with staff and peers locally and internationally.
• Track record of leading and advancing computer engineering processes, software design life cycle and software systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition and control systems to include C++, Java, HTML, TCP/IP, Unix, and Linux.
• Demonstrated ability to make timely strategic decisions balancing analysis with decisiveness.
• History of technical achievements leading to a track record of initiating continuous improvement efforts and promoting corporate quality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Project Management tools.
• Able and willing to travel up to 10% of the time both domestically and internationally, as required.
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This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.
Safran Test Cells focuses on Aerospace. Their company has offices in Minneapolis. They have a mid-size team that's between employees.
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