Director of Engineering

Black Rock Resources LLC

Joplin, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Budgeting, Explosives, Leadership, Manufacturing, Policy Development, Product Development, Profit & Loss, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Robotics, Technical Presentation, Technical Recruiting, Technical Writing, United States Department of Defense (DoD)
LOCATION
Joplin, MO
POSTED
29 days ago

We are seeking an engineering leader to oversee the design, development, and delivery of manufactured devices for defense, aerospace, and industrial customers.

Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the full engineering organization (staffing, development, performance)
  • Drive product development aligned to customer specs, budgets, and regulatory standards
  • Serve as liaison across all levels - from frontline engineers to executive leadership
  • Oversee internally funded R&D projects and support proposal preparation
  • Present technical content to customers and management
  • Enforce and advance AS9100 compliance and Lean/5S manufacturing principles
  • Formulate engineering policies to improve competitiveness and profitability

Must-haves:

  • BS in Engineering (MS preferred)
  • 5+ years in engineering or project management leadership
  • Knowledge of power/energy storage battery systems
  • DoD application experience strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with hazardous chemicals, robotics, and explosive materials a plus
  • U.S. Person requirement

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Black Rock Resources LLC