Crane Aerospace & Electronics has a unique and exciting career opportunity for a Business Director in Fort Walton Beah, FL.

Job Summary:

The Director, Business leads all business and technical activities for a product line or value stream within our Defense Power Solution, including profit and loss (P&L), business development, and operational execution consistent with the goals and objectives of the Solution. The position is accountable for customer satisfaction, strategy development and planning, achievement of financial objectives, product development, business development, and overall life cycle product management. The position requires team building and leadership skills as well as the ability to work cooperatively within the wider Crane team to help set and achieve overall Solution objectives. This position can include direct responsibility for Engineering leadership, Program Management leadership, Operations leadership, and Business Development as required within the structure of the overall Solution.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for a P&L, revenue growth (Bookings and Sales), and customer satisfaction (Cost, Quality, and Delivery) for a defined product line / value stream.

• Effectively balance costs and value while serving customer needs.

• Lead a team of Engineers, Program Managers, Business Managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and Bid & Proposal Teams as needed to ensure adherence to key business processes including Opportunity Development Tool (ODT), New Product Introduction (NPI), Design to Cost (DTC), Program Management Review (PMR), Strategy Deployment (SD), and other key processes.

• Maintain and build an excellent understanding of the customers' business / technology strategy / trends, competitor's strategy, legal and regulatory practices.

• Responsible for ensuring we have highly skilled people in the organization and/or that development plans are implemented for his/her staff helping them to maximize their potential.

• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Seven + years’ experience in Aerospace or technical environment, at least 5 years management / supervision of a value stream, functional area, or equivalent.

• Knowledge: Managing to budgets; OPEX leadership; SDP Implementation; Aerospace or other relevant industry knowledge

• Skill: Leadership; IC development and staffing; Ensure compliance to all policies and procedures; Program Management; Negotiating; Communication; Analytical skills to support business planning and processes.

• Ability: Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex aerospace proposals and contracts and the ability to interact with all levels of management in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Build and maintain strong customer relationships at all levels.

• Education/Certification: BS Degree in Business or a related field and /or equivalent experience.

• Eligibility Requirement: This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s in Business Administration

  
  

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment

• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE

• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

• Up to 30% travel may be required

  
  

About Crane:

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics offers competitive salaries and outstanding opportunities for career growth and development. Some of our amazing benefits include 401k match, education reimbursement, and 12 paid holidays per year. You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.