Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

MRI, a woman-owned Technologies and Engineering Services company, has an exciting opportunity for a Section Manager, Mechanical Design for Space Exploration Applications on the JETS II Contract at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

As a Section Manager, Mechanical Design for Space Exploration Applications you will:

• Report directly to the Design and Analysis Group Manager. The position is responsible for the direct management of approximately 40 people involved in various aspects of Mechanical System Development across and in support of several NASA Engineering Divisions.
• Ensure employees in functional areas follow established procedures and generate finished work products under time and budgetary constraints and ensures products yield the expected outcome and established quality levels.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ensure Project Managers have adequate Mechanical design personnel to accomplish associated tasks.
• Conduct meetings with Project Managers to provide status and obtain feedback.
• Perform routine mechanical design reviews for cost, schedule, risk management, and deliverable adherence.
• Conduct oversight, mentorship and guidance to individual mechanical design task leads.
• Work with mechanical design task leads to track and maintain efficient task performance.
• Maintain an agile list of lessons learned to regularly inform section members.
• Conduct failure investigations on mechanical systems as preferred.
• Maintain active related risk management (technical, cost, and schedule) on all associated mechanical tasks.
• Communicate design status to senior management.
• Conduct periodic section meetings to review personnel work safety.
• Conduct periodic face to face meetings with employees to obtain status, ensure efficiency and provide solutions where needed.
• Review and approve employee time cards, overtime requests and travel.
• Review resource requests and conduct interviews to identify and attain necessary personnel.
• Document and perform personnel performance evaluation reviews.
• Generate award nominations for associated personnel.
• Establish and monitor personnel training plan.
• Work with colleagues to coordinate issue resolution across multiple JETS organizations which could include source limitations, technical challenges, process breakdowns, etc.
• Establish a framework and oversight for technical correctness on all work performed by section.
• Understand and be capable of generating comprehensive design concepts based on a given set of requirements.
• Provide rough orders of magnitude (ROM's) and basis of estimates (BOE's) for project and tasks.
• Review, develop or update Mechanical Design and Development processes as desired.
• Perform other tasks assigned.

Here's What You'll Need:

Requisition Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with NASA/JSC Mechanical flight intravehicular and extravehicular hardware development processes.
• Previous project management experience required.
• Must be able to perform management duties associated with approximately 40 people.
• Familiarity with NASA Work Instruction EA-023, JSC Policy Directive 7120 (Class 1E), along with flight hardware certification and other flight hardware processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills with the ability to work in a team environment and a history of effectively interacting with senior managers all levels.
• Experience planning and establishing work priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.

Requisition Preferences:

• Previous project management experience required.
• Must be able to perform management duties associated with approximately 40 people.
• Familiarity with NASA Work Instruction EA-023, JSC Policy Directive 7120 (Class 1E), along with flight hardware certification and other flight hardware processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills with the ability to work in a team environment and a history of effectively interacting with senior managers all levels.
• Experience planning and establishing work priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which this position has been advertised.

MRI Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment at MRI Technologies is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. MRI Technologies does not discriminate against any team member or applicant because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age, genetic information, past or present military service, marital or domestic partner status, parental status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

MRI Technologies is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

As we are a Federal Contractor, most positions require the employee to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government background investigation. MRI also completes a pre-screening background check for anyone offered employment.

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