Director NPD Engineering

Director NPD Engineering PacSci

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Chandler, AZ Job Details $156,800 - $291,200 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Director, New Product Development Engineering (M20)

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Chandler, AZ (Onsite)

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PacSci EMC (A Ralliant Company) About PacSci EMC PacSci EMC, a Ralliant company, is a global leader in advanced energetic materials and systems supporting aerospace, defense, and space applications. With over 70 years of innovation, we design and manufacture mission-critical energetic devices used in emergency egress, flight termination, and satellite systems where performance, precision, and safety are paramount. Position Summary The Director of New Product Development Engineering (M20) leads a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for development, qualification, and production transition of energetic systems. This role serves as both a technical authority and organizational leader, owning engineering execution, TRL decisions, and delivery against commitments in a fast-paced, multi-program environment. Key Responsibilities Lead multidisciplinary engineering organization (~18 team members, including leaders) Serve as final technical authority for TRL/tollgate decisions Customer facing technical leader Drive full lifecycle product development (concept through production) Ensure performance, safety, and regulatory compliance Enforce tollgate discipline and technical readiness Oversee prototype lab / pilot plant operations Deliver against revenue-driven NPD commitments Drive data-driven engineering decisions Partner cross-functionally to resolve constraints Represent NPD in leadership and customer settings Ensure safe handling of energetic materials Oversee failure investigations and corrective actions Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemistry, or related field required. MS or higher a plus Experience in energetics, propellants, munitions, or adjacent industries Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and leaders Strong ability to evaluate design outputs and compliance Experience supporting qualification and production transition Ability to operate in fast-paced environments Preferred Qualifications Experience with initiators, detonators, CAD/PAD systems MIL-STD and explosive safety familiarity Aerospace/defense background Lean / Six Sigma experience Key Competencies Technical leadership and energetics expertise Analytical decision-making Leadership of leaders Execution under pressure Systems thinking Strong communication Success Metrics On-time TRL progression High first-pass qualification success Successful production transition Delivery against commitments Team development and bench strength Scope & Impact Leads critical NPD engineering organization supporting mission-critical systems. Owns engineering decisions impacting product performance, safety, and manufacturability with high visibility across leadership and customers. #LI-FP1 Ralliant Corporation Overview Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world. About PacSci EMC Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (

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RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC's experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It's how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world.

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Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at . Bonus or Equity This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package. Pay Range The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 156,800.00 - 291,200.00 Is this role subject to ITAR? The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations. Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (

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RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC's experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It's how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world.

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Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at . The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 156,800.00 - 291,200.00This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.