What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Engineering position at Ridgeline Engineering Company?
Ridgeline Engineering Company is a growing contract manufacturer of custom machinery and automation. We have an immediate opening for an experienced Engineer to join our management team as the Vice President of Engineering. Located in Vista, California, we work in a wide range of industries including the life sciences, defense, and semi-conductor.
Responsibilities
- Management and supervision of the Engineering Department:
- Managing personnel assigned to the Department.
- Responsible for the policies, procedures, and standardization of the Department.
- Responsible for the engineered product, that it meets customer and company performance, documentation, and quality requirements.
- Project Management and customer relations for Departments customers including scheduling and budgeting.
2. Growth of the Engineering Department
- Provide sales and marketing support for the development of new customers.
- Must be able to support application engineering requirements and budget estimates for new project proposals.
Qualifications
This position requires excellent Mechanical Engineering skills and knowledge, with an emphasis on automation project. In addition, an exceptional candidate must have:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Science.
- Five years of work experience as an Engineer in machine design or similar.
- Experience with SolidWorks and be knowledgeable in drafting standards and configuration management.
- Five years of work experience in program or project management.
Benefits
- Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision policies.
- 7 Paid Holidays per year.
- 401k with company matching up to 4% after 1 year of service.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates must live in, or be willing to commute or relocate to, the Greater San Diego area.
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000