Director Of Engineering

Description

The Engineering Manager will oversee, mentor, and develop multi-disciplinary engineers and customer technical support while working on product development. You will work closely with the General Manager and Product Management team in planning program resources, budgets, and schedules locally and globally. You are also responsible for monitoring progress and resources to ensure programs are within budget, schedule, performance specifications, and safety criteria. Product areas are fixed mount mobile AC / DC inverter-charging systems, solar systems, lithium-ion battery integration, wired and wireless connectivity, mobile power solutions for RVs, trucks, and overlanders. Main responsibilities: Manage the design, test engineering, tech support, and work closely with product management, sourcing, quality, operations, and customers for new product development and continuous product improvements Develop and mentor team members with talent management, performance evaluations / management, and succession planning Plan, coordinate resources, monitor status, maintain program commitments, report on progress, and ensure delivery and quality applications are on time and within budget Design products, assemblies, and components which meet design and regulatory requirements Identify market opportunities, research solutions, develop advanced prototypes, secure IPs, and drive technical direction Execute product development life cycle (evaluate, concept, develop, industrialize, qualify, produce, review) in accordance with Dometic standards, such as Book of Requirements, DFMEA, PFMEA etc. Lead by example to facilitate design reviews and to approve new concepts, product design, specifications, verifications, validations, and supplier PPAP submissions Advocate best practices and look for continuous improvement opportunities Review, approve, and execute design verification and validation plan for new products/designs Promote group discussions, collaboration, teamwork, and continuous improvement for team and individuals Assist in applications support and troubleshooting as required Perform other duties and undertake special projects assigned by supervisor

Skills

Engineering management

Top Skills Details

Engineering management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications and experience: Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering Minimum 8 years of experience in product development or manufacturing engineering Minimum 3 years of supervisory/management experience Excellent skills in staff management and mentoring Exceptional skills in product development management Thorough knowledge and experience with power electronic products and batteries Ability to quote and to optimize cost, performance, and meeting internal/external customer requirements Familiar in all aspects of mechanical, electronic, and firmware product development Strong ability to quickly and accurately estimate size and scope of projects Ability to exercise technical mentorship over other product designers Ability to map out, plan, and communicate development activities Solid skills in multi-functional project management in a manufacturing environment Behavioral requirements: Strong sense of urgency, enthusiasm, and a proven history of relentless execution Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate and manage diverse personalities across functions and sites High level of emotional intelligence Excellent verbal and written communication skills Mature and supportive management abilities Strong problem solving and judgement abilities to make balanced decisions Solid business acumen and financial literacy Expert agility in managing changing requirements and opposing resources

Experience Level

Expert Level