Ushio America, Inc. – at their Vermont location – s seeking a highly self-motivated individual to join our team as an Engineering Manager. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is interested in challenging work and wants to make a difference as a part of a fast-paced team. The successful candidate will be collaborating with engineers to develop cutting edge minimally-invasive electronic medical devices as well as LED and laser-based illumination products. In addition to design and development, the successful candidate will work with the team to improve existing products and production processes. If you are interested in an exciting team-based atmosphere and have a strong desire to grow professionally, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Engineering Manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Planning and overseeing the execution of engineering projects
- Implementation and oversight of Configuration Management
- Providing input to Business Development and Strategic Planning
- Interfacing with customers regarding business opportunities, project activities, and technical concerns
- Motivating, developing, evaluating, and mentoring Engineering personnel
- Definition and implementation of engineering continuous improvement initiatives and associated metrics
The Engineering Manager is expected to:
- Assemble teams that leverage individual strengths and capabilities to develop products and solutions within budget, schedule, and performance objectives
- Use judgment of individual strengths and workloads to establish project teams and allocate responsibilities
- Leverage capabilities of the engineering group to develop products and solutions within budget, schedule, quality and performance objectives
- Establish and maintain metrics to track and evaluate engineering department performance
- Maintain current understanding of resource planning needs to support strategic planning decisions
- Assist Human Resources in the recruitment of new engineers, technicians, and assistants to support engineering demands
- Assign Lead Engineer and Project Management responsibilities for engineering projects
- Perform Project Management and/or Engineering responsibilities as required to develop products and solutions to meet budget, schedule, quality, and performance goals
- Collaborate with Project Managers to define, implement, and maintain planning, monitoring, and controlling processes for engineering projects, including documentation and engineering design artifacts
- Oversee all aspects of all engineering projects directly or through Project Manager interface using planning, monitoring and controlling processes
- Oversee Configuration Management personnel
- Provide oversight of Configuration Management processes and procedures to ensure effectiveness relative to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and operational efficiency
- Maintain or delegate organized records of critical customer correspondence
- Assign personnel for addressing customer complaints and resolving field issues as requested by the customer or Customer Support teams
- Maintain a working knowledge of Ushio’s MRP system
Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or commensurate level of relevant experience and 5 years previous experience in technical leadership role
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and documentation
- Knowledge of and experience with MRP and project planning tools
- Demonstrated experience as a member of a product development team in a technical environment
- Ability and desire to learn, identify, and apply new technologies as they relate Ushio’s products and potential product
Benefits:
- Competitive 401k Employer matching
- Holidays
- PTO
- Amazing Leadership Team
- And more!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vergennes, VT 05491: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: One location