University of Dayton
Team Lead - Digital and Systems Engineering (Dayton Campus)
University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444
Team Lead - Digital and Systems Engineering (Dayton Campus)
Job No:
502323Work Type:
Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)Location:
Dayton, OHCategory:
Research Institute StaffDepartment:
Aero Product Support Eng - 250345Pay Grade:
R2/R3 - ExemptAdvertised:
November 15, 2024Applications close:
November 29, 2024Position Summary:Are you ready to be a part of a team that's driving innovation and making a meaningful impact? The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Team Lead - Digital and Systems Engineering to join our Power & Energy division. This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of energy systems.We are seeking a self-starting and proven engineer to lead a cross-functional team of 4-8 engineers and program managers in implementing digital materiel management (DMM) solutions for a government customer. The ideal candidate will demonstrate ownership of their responsibilities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement by embracing humility and accountability. They will be proactive, driving initiatives with clear priorities and innovative solutions. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement in the evolving field of Digital Materiel Management.Key Responsibilities:• Lead and develop a team of engineers and program managers to execute the digital materiel management roadmap• Act as the primary interface with the government customer, ensuring alignment of project objectives and deliverables with client goals• Oversee the management and execution of pilot projects, including planning, resourcing, execution, and performance monitoring• Implement and manage digital materiel management solutions, ensuring integration with the customer's existing systems and processes• Provide strategic leadership, guiding the team in identifying, mitigating, and resolving technical and project management challenges• Ensure strong collaboration and communication up and down the supervisory chain, with government stakeholders, internal leadership, and external partners• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on problem-solving, continuous improvement, and delivering high-impact results• Track and report project performance, including cost, schedule, and quality, ensuring timely completion of milestones• Explore and pursue professional growth opportunities in the development and advancement of DMM initiativesKey Attributes and Skills:• Proven leadership and team management• Strong technical acumen in / aptitude for DMM and systems engineering• Application of process improvement strategies to complex and non-standard processes• Customer-focused relationship-building• Expertise in project management and execution• Analytical problem-solving and adaptability• Excellent verbal and written communication• Collaboration and emotional intelligence• Proactive, self-starter with initiative• Commitment to continuous improvement and growth• Integrity and accountability in delivering resultsMinimum Qualifications:R2 level• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field• 6+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, digital transformation, or digital materiel management, including leading technical teams or projects• Proven leadership abilities, taking ownership of project outcomes and driving proactive solutions to challenges• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead up and down the supervisory chain, fostering open, honest, and constructive communication• Experience managing complex projects and initiatives in accordance with a strategic roadmap, with a disciplined approach to execution• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring successful project outcomes while maintaining flexibility to adapt to evolving needs• Proven track record of distilling vague requirements into a well-defined project plan with clear milestones and metrics for tracking progress• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. CitizenAn R3 level must meet all R2 minimum qualifications in addition to the qualifications listed below:• 9+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, digital transformation, or digital materiel management, including leading technical teams or projects• 3+ years proven leadership abilities, taking ownership of project outcomes and driving proactive solutions to challengesPreferred Qualifications:While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:R2 level• Master’s degree or advanced certificate in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field• 5+ years of relevant experience, including leading cross-functional teams in a government or defense settingR3 level• 10+ years of relevant experience, including leading cross-functional teams in a government or defense setting• Experience with digital materiel management, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and digital thread or digital twin technologies• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar• Familiarity with government acquisition processes and lifecycle management• Knowledge of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify) methodologies• Strong capability in fostering decentralized command by empowering teams to make decisions and ensuring clarity of mission and roles• Ability to lead with discipline and simplicity, ensuring efficient execution of tasks while allowing room for innovation and adaptability• Experience cultivating a collaborative environment based on mutual support and shared goals, enabling cross-functional successSpecial Instructions to Applicants:To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.Closing Statement:Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Job No:
502323Work Type:
Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)Location:
Dayton, OHCategory:
Research Institute StaffDepartment:
Aero Product Support Eng - 250345Pay Grade:
R2/R3 - ExemptAdvertised:
November 15, 2024Applications close:
November 29, 2024Position Summary:Are you ready to be a part of a team that's driving innovation and making a meaningful impact? The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Team Lead - Digital and Systems Engineering to join our Power & Energy division. This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of energy systems.We are seeking a self-starting and proven engineer to lead a cross-functional team of 4-8 engineers and program managers in implementing digital materiel management (DMM) solutions for a government customer. The ideal candidate will demonstrate ownership of their responsibilities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement by embracing humility and accountability. They will be proactive, driving initiatives with clear priorities and innovative solutions. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement in the evolving field of Digital Materiel Management.Key Responsibilities:• Lead and develop a team of engineers and program managers to execute the digital materiel management roadmap• Act as the primary interface with the government customer, ensuring alignment of project objectives and deliverables with client goals• Oversee the management and execution of pilot projects, including planning, resourcing, execution, and performance monitoring• Implement and manage digital materiel management solutions, ensuring integration with the customer's existing systems and processes• Provide strategic leadership, guiding the team in identifying, mitigating, and resolving technical and project management challenges• Ensure strong collaboration and communication up and down the supervisory chain, with government stakeholders, internal leadership, and external partners• Foster a collaborative team environment focused on problem-solving, continuous improvement, and delivering high-impact results• Track and report project performance, including cost, schedule, and quality, ensuring timely completion of milestones• Explore and pursue professional growth opportunities in the development and advancement of DMM initiativesKey Attributes and Skills:• Proven leadership and team management• Strong technical acumen in / aptitude for DMM and systems engineering• Application of process improvement strategies to complex and non-standard processes• Customer-focused relationship-building• Expertise in project management and execution• Analytical problem-solving and adaptability• Excellent verbal and written communication• Collaboration and emotional intelligence• Proactive, self-starter with initiative• Commitment to continuous improvement and growth• Integrity and accountability in delivering resultsMinimum Qualifications:R2 level• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field• 6+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, digital transformation, or digital materiel management, including leading technical teams or projects• Proven leadership abilities, taking ownership of project outcomes and driving proactive solutions to challenges• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead up and down the supervisory chain, fostering open, honest, and constructive communication• Experience managing complex projects and initiatives in accordance with a strategic roadmap, with a disciplined approach to execution• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring successful project outcomes while maintaining flexibility to adapt to evolving needs• Proven track record of distilling vague requirements into a well-defined project plan with clear milestones and metrics for tracking progress• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. CitizenAn R3 level must meet all R2 minimum qualifications in addition to the qualifications listed below:• 9+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, digital transformation, or digital materiel management, including leading technical teams or projects• 3+ years proven leadership abilities, taking ownership of project outcomes and driving proactive solutions to challengesPreferred Qualifications:While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:R2 level• Master’s degree or advanced certificate in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field• 5+ years of relevant experience, including leading cross-functional teams in a government or defense settingR3 level• 10+ years of relevant experience, including leading cross-functional teams in a government or defense setting• Experience with digital materiel management, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and digital thread or digital twin technologies• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar• Familiarity with government acquisition processes and lifecycle management• Knowledge of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify) methodologies• Strong capability in fostering decentralized command by empowering teams to make decisions and ensuring clarity of mission and roles• Ability to lead with discipline and simplicity, ensuring efficient execution of tasks while allowing room for innovation and adaptability• Experience cultivating a collaborative environment based on mutual support and shared goals, enabling cross-functional successSpecial Instructions to Applicants:To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.Closing Statement:Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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