• Director of Engineering

    KIHOMAC (Layton, UT)


    + Responsible to the VP of Integrated Solutions Group for engineering standardization, process improvement, and engineering workforce development

    + Support multidisciplinary engineering across KIHOMAC, including mechanical, structural, electrical, software and systems engineering

    + Work with the Director of Program Management to ensure the KIHOMAC engineering infrastructure supports program execution needs and goals

    + Participate in an engineering council consisting of the lead engineer from each of the KIHOMAC business units to allocate the development of practices and processes

    + Identify and lead the implementation of engineering best practices

    + Support engineering inputs to company critical certifications and audits, to include AS9100, Nadcap, CMMI, and CMMC

    + Provide technical recommendations to program and business leaders on program execution and research & development projects

    + Consult on engineering qualifications for new hires as requested by hiring managers, participate in the hiring process and interviews as required

    + Manage team resource allocation, task distribution, and planning to support current and forecasted programs

    + Ensure the engineering team contributes to business development requirements, providing timely, quality inputsMake recommendations on the rotation or assignment of engineers across the company

    + Other duties as assigned

    Requirements

    Education/Training:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required

    + Master’s Degree preferred

    Experience:

    + 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area

    Security:

    + Must be a US citizen

    + Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

    Physical Requirements:

    + Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms

    + Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk

    + Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)

    + Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

     

    Benefits

     

    + Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

    + Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

    + Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

    + Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

    + Short Term & Long Term Disability

    + Training & Development

    + Wellness Resources