Product Engineering Manager

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.

Requirements: • 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.