Engineering Manager

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

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