Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business
units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure Flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Camden, AR., at Armtec’s world-class facility for decoy countermeasure Flares.
Company Profile
Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG
Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures
Job Overview
Title: R&D Manager
Job Family: Engineering
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Works with: Mid-level Managers & Supervisors, Engineering Staff
Location: East Camden, AR
Type: Full Time
The R&D Manager will manage R&D projects/programs as assigned and serve as supervisor over all personnel at R-1, including engineers, chemists, technicians, etc. This will require coordinating these resources to achieve R&D objectives as efficiently as possible and ensuring these personnel have the training, tools, and environment to perform their jobs.
Primary Responsibilities
Supervise activities of R&D personnel, including performing annual performance reviews and providing other performance feedback as required
Provide training, tools, and environment for direct reports to be able to accomplish their tasks
Resolve personnel issues for direct reports
Review and approve timecards for direct reports. Ensure direct reports are charging time to appropriate jobs
Establish technology roadmaps and drive product development efforts for profitable new business based on customer and marketing department inputs
Develop, execute, and monitor R&D budget
Coordinate daily activities (with input from other R&D personnel and Main Plant personnel) of direct reports to efficiently accomplish R&D objectives, which include R&D project work, product acceptance testing, ignition composition blending, and chemical lab activities. Attend Main Plant production meetings as required
Act as primary point of contact between Main Plant Operations and R-1 for operational needs
Use standard project management techniques to drive assigned projects to completion on schedule and budget
Provide technical expertise as appropriate to support R&D objectives
Secondary Responsibilities
Participate in R&D and manufacturing lean events
Daily execution within the Armtec Operating System. Communicate and reinforce AOS through demonstrated commitment to the prescribed principles, tactics, and behaviors.
Ensure Compliance with EH&S, Trade Right, Ethics and Business Conduct, Operations Policy and all established operating procedures
Escalate issues to Department Director and Senior Management as required in an effective and timely manner
Qualifications
Understand IRCM principles and role of decoy flares
Familiar with Armtec product lines and manufacturing processes
Able to organize, prioritize, and manage a multitude of projects
Comfortable working with financial data and developing financial plans
Business acumen
Excellent at problem solving
Able to coach/mentor others
Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Outlook
Technical report writing
Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Armtec Competencies
Demonstrated ability in the core competencies:
Customer Focus: Employee knows and understands the needs of internal and external customers, is results oriented, and works hard to consistently provide exceptional service
Ethics and Values: Adheres to an effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in accordance. He or she rewards the right values and disapproves of others
Problem Solving: Looks beyond the obvious to find effective solutions
Integrity and Trust: Is widely trusted and seen as direct and truthful
Functional/Technical Skills: Possesses the skills to be effective in the job. He or she has the skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment
Listening: Practices active and attentive listening; is able to hear the views of others. He or she is action-oriented, full of energy, and willing to take action
Composure: Cool under pressure, not knocked off balance by the unexpected, is a settling influence
Values & Diversity: Supports fair and equal treatment for all
Education/Previous Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science or a related field
Minimum of 7 years experience (10 years preferred) in the pyrotechnic and/or IR countermeasures field or other related fields
Experience supervising/mentoring others
Work Hours
4/10 workweek
To Apply
Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website,
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Internet Publishing
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