Job Description: Engineering Director - Circuit Protection Devices
Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Director to lead our team in the development and management of circuit protection devices for residential and light commercial applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, electrical, or electronics engineering, with extensive experience in end-to-end new product launches, systems engineering/systems integration, cost and quality management and technical project management project management,
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of system integrators, continuous D2D engineering, and electromechanical design engineers.
- Collaborate with marketing, business development, and cross-functional teams to understand stakeholder needs and translate them into engineering requirements.
- Ensure project execution is on time, within budget, and meets schedule requirements.
- Guarantee that engineering requirements are met and trade-offs are well understood and communicated.
- Collaborate with global engineering in establishing working relationship model in balancing high cost, low-cost mix towards innovation and project execution
- Establish and maintain a management system to ensure excellence in execution.
- Work with business partners to develop platform and technology roadmaps.
- Collaborate with business, architecture and CTO to drive innovation and technology advancement.
- Manage the team performance and budget effectively.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enable efficiency and speed
- Lead technical multidiscipline competency planning and deployment
- Support Cedar Rapids site leadership committee towards developments and engagements
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Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
- Proven experience in leading end-to-end new product launches, system integration and electromechanical design.
- Strong background technical project management, systems engineering, product cost and quality management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage engineering teams.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong leadership values and the ability to drive change.
- Experience with continuous improvement practices such as Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the circuit protection devices industry, familiarity with applicable UL standards.
- Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams and business partners.
Personal Attributes:
- Dynamic leader with strong leadership values.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Location:
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Work Environment:
- This position is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and involves working in a collaborative and innovative environment. The Engineering Director will work closely with various departments and stakeholders to ensure the successful development and launch of circuit protection devices. The role may require occasional travel to meet with business partners and attend industry events.
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