What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at Creative Digital Systems Integration?

CDSI Job Description : Engineering Manager

Who We Are :

CDSI is a dynamic and innovative company specializing in digital multi-beamforming antenna arrays and telemetry control systems. We are committed to delivering high-quality innovative and elegant solutions to complex RF problems. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, cutting-edge technology, and a collaborative team culture. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and experienced individual to join our team and play a key role in optimizing our production processes.

We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Engineering Manager to oversee a team of engineers, leading projects by planning, coordinating, and supervising their work to ensure successful project execution of our Telemetry / EW and Radar digital beamforming projects.

The successful candidate will incorporate the five principles of engineering management :

principles govern process
seek alternative systems perspectives
understand the enterprise context
integrate systems engineering and project management
collaborate with the stakeholders in the early stages of a project

The ideal engineering manager will combine his / her technical know-how with strong soft skills such as a clear communication style, team leadership, and mentoring skills. The engineering manager’s responsibilities will include obtaining commitments and ensuring delivery schedules are met; resolving schedule obstacles or conflicts; ensuring environmental compliance with designs; meeting all customer performance and technical requirements, and all quality requirements; and communicating with customers (internal and external), suppliers, and other entities such as regulatory agencies.

CDSI is a company built on collaboration and creativity. We foster an environment of sharing information and provide the highest level of mutual respect.

Job Duties :

Designs, implements, and refines product development, and testing processes.

Oversees staff and assigns tasks to engineering and technical personnel.

Leads teams in the development of new products, solutions, and processes, with an emphasis on timely delivery, quality, producibility, and cost.

Employs good practices such as the use of failure modes and effect analyses, trade studies, design of experiments, and others.

Works with Project Management and Master Scheduler to project logistics and resource allocation.

Strives to improve efficiency and sustainability of processes and product designs, and to reduce waste and variability in production.

Assists in securing the resources needed for teams to excel, including researching and proposing capital investments.

Assists in the creation of integrated master schedules and project budgets, and engages in cost management strategies.

Attends trade shows and conferences, and makes site visits to suppliers’ facilities as required.

Advocates on behalf of team members by identifying any gaps that may need additional resources for success.

Communicates technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal operations.

Maintains a high level of expertise in their field or sector.

Assures that processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines.

Collaborates with other team leaders and departments.

Forges and maintains relationships with suppliers and internal and external customers.

Skills / Qualifications and other considerations :

Leadership, human relations, teambuilding, mentoring, and project management skills

Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills

Expert-level knowledge of sector technology and processes

Strategic and out-of-the-box thinking

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges

Data analytics skills and experience

Strong knowledge of good configuration management practices

Attention to detail

Organizational planning and documentation skills

Proficiency using presentation software to explain complex information to non-technical and management personnel and other stakeholders

Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously

Past use of Agile / Scrum or similar collaborative tools a plus

Education and Experience Requirements :

BS in engineering required

4-5 years relevant work experience

4-5 years management experience

Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) platforms

Experience using ERP software

Master’s degree in engineering or MBA a plus

Compensation and Benefits :

As a full-time employee, you will enjoy a competitive salary, a robust benefit package including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and AD&D insurance. We offer a 401k program with matching contributions from the company. In addition, we offer endless opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your strengths through top-tier training programs, certification sponsorship and tuition reimbursement. Most importantly, we offer a fun, energetic environment that truly has a familial atmosphere and a crucial emphasis on maintaining a strong work-life balance through our paid-time-off policies, paid holidays, parental leave, family leave, and bereavement leave.

Salary Range : $120,000 - $160,000 Annual

NOTE : CDSI conducts Education, Employment, Driver and Criminal Background Checks and provides Social Security Administration and / or Department of Homeland Security employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.

Candidate must have authorization to work in the United States.

CDSI is an AS9100D certified workplace.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Stand or Sit

Walk (Move, Traverse)

Use hands / fingers to handle or feel

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (Position self, Move)

Talk / hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)

See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)

Pushing, Pulling, and / or Reaching including Repetitive Motion

As a full-time employee, you will enjoy a competitive salary, a robust benefit package including :

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

5 paid sick days per year

Paid Vacation Program

We offer a 401k program with matching contributions from the company.

In addition, we offer endless opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your strengths through top-tier training programs, certification sponsorship and tuition reimbursement.

Job Type : Full-time, on-site located in Simi Valley, CA

CDSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $120,000 - $160,000

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