What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Engineering position at Basler Electric Company?
Description
Plan and direct the overall engineering activities of the organization. Coordinate the creation, development, design, and improvement of the organization's products in conformance with established programs and objectives.
Reports to: President and COO
Reports to: President and COO
Essential Duties
- Prepare and correlate short- and long-term engineering plans and programs for product design and time to market.
- Direct all immediate subordinates in performance of their assigned functions so that all plans and programs are carried out in accordance with organization policy.
- Prepare, maintain, and assure adherence to budgets and schedules for projects falling within the jurisdiction of the Engineering Departments.
- Advise appropriate personnel of the latest technical developments in the engineering field.
- Coordinate the activities of the engineering function and encourage the interchange of information, ideas, and techniques in the various engineering fields.
- Cooperate with operating departments in the establishment of uniform specifications for materials and equipment.
- Provide engineering services to other departments of the organization as required.
- Administer an active cost reduction program which includes ongoing design review efforts.
- Coordinate design efforts with and between domestic and foreign subsidiaries.
- Coordinate work effort with Sales/Marketing to assure timely development of new products.
- Participate in industry activities associated with our business to maintain our technological competence and represent the company's interest.
Requirements
- BSEE Degree.
- 10 plus years' engineering and general management experience, with an emphasis on strategic and project management.
- Strong financial experience in financial modeling and business case analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and innovate creative solutions to complex problems that span across multiple business functions.
- Demonstrated ability to create and change organizational structures that support new or changing corporate strategies.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Familiarity with the design of magnetic and electronic products.
Basler Electric welcomes employment applications received directly from interested candidates. We prefer that you submit your resume in Microsoft® Word or Adobe® PDF format.
Basler Electric Company
Human Resources
12570 Route 143
Highland, IL 62249-1074
Tel: 1 618.654.2341, ext. 251
Fax: 1 618.654.2351
Email: employment@basler.com
Benefits
Basler offers a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance; a 401k plan; paid leaves for Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement; tuition reimbursement. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Compensation
We anticipate filling the Vice President of Engineering position with an expected compensation range of $200,000 - $230,000 with the opportunity for incentive compensation. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. Starting pay and job title are based on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.
Salary : $200,000 - $230,000
