About the Company - A well-established Electronic Engineering and Manufacturing company that specializes in cutting edge technology in the Circuit Card Assembly, integration, and test space is looking for a Director of Engineering to join their team in the Seymour, CT office.
About the Role - The Engineering Director will oversee a team of 10 direct reports + 20 indirect, including Engineering, Documentation Control, Programming, Testing, Process Engineering, and Technicians. Your responsibilities include driving process improvements (with a focus on Documentation Control, Engineering, Manufacturing) using root cause analysis and DFM reports, mentorship of your division, communicating with customers and internal departments. On a regular basis, you may research industry trends and inform leadership on ways to keep ahead of the technology curve, collaborate with the VP of Business Development to support sales efforts, and support Program Management to meet customer needs. You will lead the efforts in staying cutting edge, and will use your technical expertise to solve complex problems. The ideal candidate will have experience with SMT equipment, AutoCAD/Solidworks, and have experience with Reflow profiles, design stencils, and selective/wave solder processes. We are interested in current Directors or Managers looking to step into a Director Position.
Responsibilities
Drive process improvements using root cause analysis and DFM reports
Mentorship of division
Communicate with customers and internal departments
Research industry trends and inform leadership
Collaborate with VP of Business Development
Support Program Management
Lead efforts in staying cutting edge
Use technical expertise to solve complex problems
Qualifications - Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field
Required Skills
10+ years' experience in PCB/SMT manufacturing, including Management
5+ years in new product introductions
Client-facing experience
Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing experience
Proficient with AutoCAD, Solidworks, or similar
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to lead change and manage projects
Preferred Skills
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Pay range and compensation package - $180,000 - $220,000; Paid relocation