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Ineos Pigments USA

Manufacturing Engineer

Ashtabula, OH · On-site

$66K - $85K/yr

A Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering required; preferably in Chemical Engineering * Possess ... D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match. EOE M/F/Vet ...

Yost Foods

Food Technician

Brunswick, OH

$25/hr

... R & D Kitchen. This includes the assembly and testing of products, lab ingredients and supply ... This includes, when needed, performing physical and chemical analysis of ingredients and/or food ...

Novagard

Data Entry C-Op Student

Cleveland, OH

$25/hr

Director of R amp;D COMPANY PROFILE Novagard is certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE ... Background in computer science, chemical engineering or materials * Good writing skills and ...

Ineos Pigments

Manufacturing Engineer

Ashtabula, OH

$66K - $85K/yr

A Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering required; preferably in Chemical Engineering * Possess ... D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match. EOE M/F/Vet ...

Crane Company

Quality Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

Gage R&R studies * Statistical Process Control * Actively participates in Crane Business System ... or chemical engineering, with prior relevant internship/co-op experience preferred. * Must ...

Crane Company

Quality Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

Gage R&R studies * Statistical Process Control * Actively participates in Crane Business System ... or chemical engineering, with prior relevant internship/co-op experience preferred. * Must ...

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MANAGER-R&D - Section Manager - Ohio - Dayton, OH

MANAGER-R&D - Section Manager - Ohio - Dayton, OH

Southwest Research Institute - Fulltime

Dayton, OH

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Southwest Research Institute rating

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Who We Are: Tactical Aerospace is a premier supplier for Avionics/Aerospace grade complex electronic embedded systems. We design, integrate, and manufacture avionics, mission computers, payload electronics, sensors, AI systems, test systems, and modeling/simulation for the defense market. This position will manage the Dayton (Beavercreek), OH office and engineering section.

This is a on-site position. Objectives of this Role: Manage a engineering business section and the Ohio office for the Tactical Aerospace organization. This position is on-site and in the Beavercreek, OH office.

Manage the team of engineers/scientists while working with program managers to manage technical and programmatic aspects of all programs within the section. The Ohio office focus is on Neuromorphic Computing AI, Modeling & Sim, Human Factors and UAS/CCV while supporting programs across the Tactical Aerospace organization which includes embedded complex electronics for the aerospace/avionics markets. Grow the business organically through Business Development, marketing, writing proposals and developing estimates for customers.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Manage resources within the department: Performance reviews, keeping resources utilized on programs, hiring, personnel issues, and dealing with office issues/maintenance. Provide technical guidance and oversight of supported projects and programs. Manage Internal Research and Design (IRAD's) activities within the section.

Grow the section through marketing, Business Development, writing proposals, creating estimates, and finding business opportunities. Customer interaction and growth of the Ohio section and Tactical Aerospace is a significant part of the role. Travel will be required.

Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree with related experience. 10+ years: Technical experience with at least 4 years experience as a technical manager/supervisor. Shown experience writing proposals, developing estimates, presenting to/managing customers, and marketing to customers.

Basic understanding of AI, modeling & simulation, data science, avionics development, and/or UAV/UAS/Drones. Background in the Aerospace Market is helpful and related to this role. A valid/clear driver's license is required.

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