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Sr. Director R&D Eng Job Locations US-WA-Bothell Requisition ID 2024-31248 Position Type Full Time Position Classification On-Site Job Function Engineering Overview General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Sr. Director R&D Engineering to join our Bothell, WA Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission. GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you. Summary: The Sr. Director, R&D Eng initiates the design, development, execution and implementation of technology research projects. The role investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products. They will plan and execute applied research. Major Position Responsibilities Directs and oversees the organization's engineering research, design, and development activities with the goal of developing new or improved products, processes, or services Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs, tests and integrates components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability and safety Designs, develops, executes and evaluates fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans; creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability Utilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings Develops project plans, reviews research specifications, secures resources, monitors project progress, and provides regular reports to leadership teams Ensures that all laboratory activities comply with regulatory guidelines, and quality and/or performance standards Manages research activities and guides subordinates in the application of scientific or engineering principles to the product development process Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel decisions with concurrence from HR & Senior Leadership Establishes and administers policies and procedures, departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change Basic Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience 8-10 years experience Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering Experience in a DoD environment Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Working knowledge of munitions: associated platforms, strategic and tactical systems, and military munitions/platform interface requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface Strong written, digital and verbal communication skills in both an individual and team environment Looks for ways to improve and promote quality Experience in planning and budgeting Knowledge of business process and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.) Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demo