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Curtiss-Wright Corporation Product Development Manager in Ottawa, Ontario
Product Development Manager
We’re looking for highly motivated Product Development Manager to join our Ottawa team, you will lead a dynamic group of Engineers responsible for the development of new products and the support of the existing product lines. You plan and oversee the product development related activities, ensuring objectives are accomplished to meet the business and customer objectives.
You will also work closely with other cross-functional team members in Engineering, New Product Introduction (NPI), Customer Support, Sales and Marketing. You coach, mentor, guide, and help nurture the development team to realize its full potential and adopt our culture of quality and customer satisfaction.
Location: Ottawa, ON
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) *
Your Challenge
Supervise the work assignments of a highly knowledgeable and motivated project teams
Be a hands-on leader who achieves success through modelling best practices and a service attitude
Responsible for the career development, training and performance evaluations of staff allocated to the Engineering Team
Facilitate and ensure individual and team roles and responsibilities are understood
Establish effective practices to attract, develop, motivate and retain high caliber staff
Help lead cross-functional problem-solving initiatives
Review testing protocols for compliance with accepted standards and verifies testing results to ensure the desired functionality has been achieved
Participate in bid/project activities such as defining architectures, developing technical proposals and providing detailed cost and schedule estimates
Interact with customers regarding requirements and technical solutions
Manage 3rd party relationships and coordination of work for cross site initiatives
Pre- and Post-Sales support when needed by Product Marketing or Customer Support
What You Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, Technologist Diploma or equivalent will be considered
8 years industry experience relating to electronics computing
Prior experience in a managerial or leadership role is preferred
Experience/familiarity in the following is an asset:
Development of electronic assemblies for aerospace applications
Design for manufacturing processes and techniques
Design for rugged environments
Open system standards such as VME, VPX, XMC and PMC
Leading-edge Intel and NXP/Qualcomm processors (x86, PA, ARM)
Leading-edge Broadcom Ethernet Switches
High-end FPGA design
Latest embedded industry technologies, such as Gen 3/4 PCI Express, 40GbE Ethernet, USB 3, DDR4 memory, etc.
Working knowledge of PCB technologies including stack up definition, material selection, IPC etc.
Experience with product configuration management
DO-254 Safety Certification
Demonstrated drive and ability to achieve goals in an innovative and fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business need
Demonstrated creativity, foresight, and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering problems
The candidate should be a results-oriented team player who leads by example, holds themselves accountable for performance, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and champions process improvement initiatives
High attention to detail and solid engineering background
Outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills - both written and verbal; to liaise with internal and external customers
Self-confident leader capable of motivating and mentoring their staff
Ability to estimate/schedule development projects
Detailed knowledge of embedded computing systems architecture, hardware, software and related support requirements in the military/aerospace industry
Team orientated and commitment to customer satisfaction
Who We Are
Our Values (https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx)
Environmental, Social and Governance
At our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario, we manufacture rugged products optimized for high-mix, high quality and small batch sizes typical of military requirements. Equipped with the latest assembly, cleaning, coating and inspection equipment, our operations are AS9100 and ISO-9001 certified and we comply with the highest standards of workmanship defined by IPC and J-STD specifications. All materials and processes are controlled by our enterprise-wide SAP and MES systems which offer full component traceability to individual products by serial number.
To learn more visit Ottawa, Ontario | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com) (https://www.curtisswrightds.com/about/company/locations/ottawa)
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TACOE@curtisswright.com) _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.