What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Electrical Engineering position at EVONA?
Electrical Engineering Manager
Our client are seeking a senior electrical engineer to manage and direct the Avionics and Electronics team.
Position is on-site in Houghton, Michigan
Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage avionics team
- Direct team members who oversee electronics manufacturing partners
- Support electronics production, including managing non-conforming product resolution
- Provide technical direction to enable the avionics team to efficiently solve technical problems in production and design
- Create engineering resource plans, development plans, and processes to optimize project staffing
- Establish budgets and schedules to help scope and lead projects
- Mentor less experienced engineers to implement robust production systems and drive continuous improvements
- Utilize a continuous improvement mindset and train engineering staff in problem solving techniques to identify root cause and resolve problems in a timely fashion
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related degree
- 10 years of experience with development and production programs for complex electronic products
- 6 years of team management experience
- Experience with EEE parts selection and supply chain considerations
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time (travel will primarily be within a half-day’s drive from Houghton)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with electronics contract manufacturers either as a customer or an employee
- Experience with electronic manufacturing processes such as: pick-and-place, solder reflow, AOI, conformal coat, etc.
- Experience with space electronics and radiation tolerant design and qualification testing
- Experience with power electronics
Salary : $180,000 - $250,000
