Mission Assurance Division Leader

Company: Draper Labs
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: November 10, 2024

Job Description:

Overview:Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit .Job Description Summary:The Mission Assurance Division Leader will lead approximately 120 people in the areas of Reliability, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality, Quality Management System (QMS), Configuration Management (CM), Product Assurance, Lean Six Sigma, and Software Quality Assurance. The Division Leader will report to the Director of Mission Assurance and will have between 7-10 direct reports comprised of Group Leaders and Staff Engineers.

As a senior-level technical professional, you will demonstrate success essential to providing the technical leadership necessary for the development of an environment focused on quality.Job Description:Duties/Responsibilities

• Development/Delivery of executive briefings on Draper wide performance metrics.
• Recommend improvements to business processes and follow up with executive leadership on initiatives.
• Alignment of activities with evolving business needs, the development and implementation of the Division's Strategic Plan.
• Business development and technical support as required by Draper program offices.
• Management of staff hiring and recruiting.
• Adjustment of organizational structure as necessary to support new Draper initiatives.
• Maintenance of internal audit and continuous process improvement.
• Oversight of the quality of execution of projects led by Division staff. Personnel resource management for projects staffed by the Division.
• Career development of the future leaders of the organization through mentoring, growth assignments, professional seminars, and other educational opportunities.Skills/Abilities
  • Able to solve complex problems.
  • Understanding of the program / product lifecycle in one or more of the Engineering Areas.
  • Able to drive broad organizational corrective action to improve business processes
  • Knowledge of organizational and project-based performance metrics.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-starter and the ability to set organizational vision and achieve results.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment is a must.
  • Knowledge of industry and government regulations and certification standards (FAA, FDA, DO-178, etc.)EducationBachelor's degree required in an Engineering or technical field. (M.S. preferred)Experience10+ years of experience in an Engineering and/or Program Management. Including at least 5 years of experience managing individual contributors, managers, and cross-functional teams.Additional Job Description:
    • Work with the Director to develop and implement the strategy for the Division.
    • Expand Draper's Quality Engineering capabilities, staff, skills, and infrastructure to meet the needs of Draper's business areas.
    • Identify and deploy the technical staff required to meet the requirements of Draper's programs.
    • Attract, retain, develop, and apply a talented, diverse, and dedicated workforce, as well as manage performance evaluation and the compensation processes.
    • Collaborate with the business units across the organization.
    • Ensure the continuation of Draper's ISO 9001-2015 and AS9100D certifications.
    • Oversee the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
    • Manage all division overhead budgets.
    • Foster an atmosphere of collaboration that allows all team members to be empowered to innovate.
    • Oversight of Quality Management Review (QMR) meetings with leadership.
    • Grow Lean Six Sigma capabilities and expand the use of these principle throughout the organization.
    • Support priority program reviews and manage action item log.
    • Oversight of all of the division's proposal activities.QualificationsThe qualified candidate must be performance driven, a self-starter and have demonstrated consistently outstanding performance in his/her career including experience achieving results through proven use of other leaders. The individual must have a proven track record in the successful execution of both internally and externally funded programs with respect to cost, schedule and tactical metrics. Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration capabilities are essential.Additional desired qualifications include:
      • Understanding of lean six sigma principles.
      • Leadership within a program team environment.
      • Knowledge of quality standards, ISO 9001, AS9100D, AS9145, CMMI Level III.
      • Experience with proposal best practices, estimating, Basis of Estimate (BOE), and technical writing.Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A Secret clearance is required; a TS/SCI clearance is preferred.Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may for future consideration.Job Location - City:CambridgeJob Location - State:MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:02139-3563Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now .Equal Employment Opportunity: Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact .

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