Samtec is looking to solve the problem of managing and directing corporate engineering for the company, focusing on strategic planning, product design, quality assurance, and problem resolution for interconnect solutions.
Requirements
- 10+ Years’ Experience in Designing Products; preferably in Connectors, Switches, or Optics.
- 7+ Years’ Experience in Leading Product or Automation Engineering global teams.
- Knowledge of the connector industry and leading customers in the industry
- Experience with Engineering 3D Design software (SolidWorks is preferred)
- Global interaction with engineering teams, suppliers, and customers
- Experience with Project Management Software Tools
Responsibilities
- Oversee the direct development of new products with overall responsibility for the direction of assigned areas
- Work with senior leadership to provide insight and project vision for the team with the goal of meeting business objectives
- Lead implementation of advanced design and engineering methodologies, techniques, and evaluation criteria
- Responsible for cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing operations, marketing, sales, quality, regulatory, and industry functions
- Responsible for decisions affecting the success of the engineering organization as well as the overall corporation
Other
- Coach and develop managers and team members towards meeting personal and corporate objectives
- Effective communication skills (oral/written/presentation) as this person will be interacting with Executives on a daily basis and customers on a regular basis.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent.
- MBA or Masters in Engineering.
- Experience can supplement or replace educational preferences
