Engineering Manager, Test & Integration Lab

External

Woodward · Niles, IL

Full-timeOn-siteToday

BudgetingFinancial AnalysisLeadershipLeanRisk ManagementSix Sigma

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We have an exciting opportunity as Engineering Manager, Integration & Test Lab in Niles, Il in the Electromagnetic Systems Business part of the Aerospace Group. This newly created role will help define new lab space, test equipment, process and policies for the Engineering Test & Integration Lab. The selected candidate will play a key role in determining how test & integration activities support both the Technology and Product Development team members executing critical component, sub-system and full system testing. Manager I:

Responsibilities

Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement and support systemic and process improvements to enhance product development velocity, ensure robust design culture, and pursue better ways of working through learning, adapting, and driving measurable progress.

Help define and implement a new Engineering Test and Integration Lab facility as well as hire team members who will partner with Systems and Product engineers

Go and See Leadership: Actively engage with teams by showing up where the work happens, listening deeply, and understanding team needs to provide effective support.

Coach and Mentor Staff: Build trust, empower team members, and provide feedback to grow individuals to their full potential while maintaining a highly skilled and adaptable team using talent management systems, training matrices, and performance reviews.

Develop and Maintain Test and Integration Process: Create, maintain, and improve standards to ensure high-quality, compliant subsystem and systems tests while leveraging lessons learned to enhance future products and test procedures.

Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage budgets to align with profit planning activities, assign resources effectively to meet business needs, and achieve the company's profitability objectives.

Key Skills:

Leadership and People Management: Strong leadership and motivational skills to coach, mentor, and empower individuals while fostering collaboration and teamwork.

Adaptability and Learning Agility: Ability to adapt to changing environments, maintain a customer-focused mindset, and learn quickly to address emerging challenges.

Technical Expertise: Proficiency in engineering test and integration system testing in aerospace or similarly complex products.

Continuous Improvement Knowledge: Expertise in Design for Six Sigma, lean product development, waste elimination, and structured problem-solving methods.

Communication and Presentation Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technical direction with corporate strategic goals, execute effectively, and drive meaningful progress.

Risk Management: Superb skills in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks to ensure robust product designs.

Training and Development: Skilled in creating training programs and maintaining training matrices to upskill staff to meet organizational needs.

Financial Analysis and Budgeting: Strong understand

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