Manage complex projects/programs involving multiple components for completeness, compatibility, and compliance. Ensure influence at the division level. Identify opportunities / connections within the company and technical associations that enhance business performance. Development and execution ownership of engineering technical roadmaps. Utilize domain expertise to drive innovation and technology roadmap activities aligned to customer needs Engineering technical role for Environmental, Actuation, and Air-to-Air Refueling products aligned to the MSD business growth objectives and the Aerospace group objectives. This Chief Engineer will act as subject matter expert with the flexibility to apply their expertise to different product lines within the aerospace division. Possess a broad strategic vision of the company's future products and services including ownership of the technology roadmaps Provide technical governance for the divisional engineering team and holding the site chief engineers, project leads and specialists accountable for robust design processes and methods aligned to the needs of the programs Generate technical solutions and has accountability for the integrity of design solutions on multiple programs including program technical and design reviews with key signatory approval. Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required. Minimum 10 years of experience within aerospace or a high-tech industry with new product development and sustaining support. Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical components and/or systems. You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible and considered for this position pursuant to applicable U.S. Federal Government contract requirements. Advanced Engineering degree from an accredited institution. 15 years of experience within aerospace industry with new product development and sustaining support - specific to Environmental aerial refueling or actuation systems System or sub-system development leadership within a highly complex mechanical system inclusive of electrical components Strong analytical skills covering multiple areas of engineering (mechanical design, test, project management, structural analysis, fluid analysis, electrical design). Strong communication and collaboration with engineers, engineering leadership, suppliers and customers. Ability to influence the organization without direct reporting relationship Ability to interact with business and technology leaders High level of creativity and strategic thinking Ability to teach and employ DFSS tools and processes Ability to lead product investigations through 8D methodology The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 9/12/25. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
