Electrical Engineering Manager

Description

Position Overview:

The Engineering Manager - Electrical coordinates and participates in the development of projects for new technology, electrical hardware, key components, and firmware. Leads a team to organize and communicate technical requirements with global resources and vendor partners. Has a strong capability to anticipate and resolve engineering development challenges early and effectively. Blends solid engineering skill with project management excellence.

Responsibilities:

Personnel:

• Assists Vice President Global Research and Development in attracting and hiring top engineering talent
• Provides work direction to engineers
• Train and mentor staff in product development processes
• Coach engineers to maximize KPI scores

Key Component and Product Development:

• Product specification review and communication with various marketing and factory staff to set development plan
• Translation of product requirements into actionable technical development tasks
• Assist product managers and engineering staff in working through any roadblocks with deliverables
• Monitors resource use by participating in project sign offs at critical phase gates
• Lead communication window for technical development teams between America and Asia

Project Engineering:

• Lead team on multiple projects through key component and product development processes
• Follow all phase gate deliverables and ensure completion to company standards
• Daily interaction with global product marketing and Asia-based factory engineering, manufacturing, and quality
• Execution of design to specification, manage team to meet schedule and cost requirements

Production support:

• Review quality and test data, perform product sample reviews and make design decisions, support value-add / value-engineer opportunities for cost and manufacturing efficiency
• Train Asia-based engineering and factory quality teams on design and functional requirements

Requirements

Education:

• A bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Electrical Engineering
• Advanced degree in engineering or business a plus

Experience:

• 5 years of successful and demonstratable technical leadership
• 5 years of project engineering or project management in electrical hardware and system development
• 10 years of professional experience in electrical hardware design
• Proficiency with motor control or control theory
• Proficiency with MCU based embedded system development
• Proficiency reading and understanding patents

Other Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to travel both internationally and domestically, communicate with overseas teams during non-business hours
• Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals
• Ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off benefits
• Product discounts
• Wellness programs

EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

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