Product Engineering Manager

Description:

DRS RADA is a global pioneer of RADAR systems for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Join a leading defense technology company and take a key role as a Product Engineering Manager within a dynamic manufacturing environment, supporting the development and ongoing improvement of advanced, life-saving radar systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead product engineering activities throughout the product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) to sustaining engineering.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of Product Engineers, driving technical excellence and team performance.
• Drive the successful transfer of products from R&D to high-volume manufacturing.
• Provide ongoing engineering support to production lines and subcontractors.
• Lead root cause analysis, failure investigations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Manage engineering changes (ECO/ECN) and ensure accurate product documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Hardware, Software, Mechanical, System Engineering, Integration & Test, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Program Management teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability, manufacturability, yield, and cost reduction.
• Support product qualification, manufacturing readiness, and configuration management activities.
• Act as the primary engineering focal point for sustaining products, ensuring technical excellence and customer satisfaction.

• B.Sc. in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, or a similar engineering role.
• At least 2 years of proven managerial experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams.
• Experience with complex electronic assemblies, PCBAs, and multidisciplinary systems.
• Proven experience transferring products from R&D to manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis.
• Experience working in a high-tech manufacturing environment; defense industry experience is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Desired Skills:

• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• System-level thinking and technical decision-making capabilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.