Engineering Leader - Circuit Protection Devices

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

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:


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