Engineering Proposal Manager

Leonardo Helicopters is a multinational company, producing helicopters deployed in more than 150 countries across the globe. Leonardo Helicopters’ U.S. headquarters has been in Philadelphia since 1980 and is home to a world-class production facility, maintenance center, training academy and stellar engineering team. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits with a free healthcare option, 401k match, generous paid time off and much more.

Summary of Position:

The Engineering Proposal Manager- US Based, leads the Requirements Analysis Office within the US geography that means being the main interface, from within Engineering & Innovation, towards Sales, Marketing & Contracts and Product Line Management units in the frame of the preparation of proposals and for all the aspects relevant to new opportunities requiring preliminary engagement of E&I for the US based LH products.

In addition, the Engineering Proposal Manager is accountable for the delivery in time and on quality of RA deliverables, such as Engineering Proposals and related Statement of Work, as a result of the preliminary assessment of technical solutions and the definition of relevant assumptions, effort, high level planning and risks.

The Manager deals with the Head of the Requirements Analysis and with the other Geo-Based Engineering Proposals Management leaders with the aim to coordinate the cross-geo pool of Engineering Proposals Managers in terms of execution of activities and resources allocation, aiming also to address all the proposals in accordance with E&I strategy and to maximize reuse of common practices and solutions.

Responsibilities:

· Being the main interface towards to Sales, Marketing & Contracts and Product Line Management in coordinating the analysis of technical requirements and technical responses delivery

· Contribute in setting/promoting the E&I strategy as part of the technical solutions to be offered by coordinating with Product Engineering – USA, CPEs and Head of Requirements Analysis

· Coordinate Engineering Proposals preparation, relying on a pool of cross-geo Requirements Analysis resources, in terms of execution of activities and resources allocation.

· Ensure common understanding and common approach between RA Offices (cross-geography) by participating in recurring cross-geographical RA meetings

· Approve the documentation relevant to the US issued Engineering Proposals

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in engineering required; Master's degree in engineering preferred

· Minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering design, systems integration and project engineering.

· Substantial experience in analysis/assessment of requirements.