Electrical Engineer Lead

Johnson Outdoors • Eufaula, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Engineer performs complex electronic design and development for new products, from conception through production release, and develops design improvements to existing products. The role is responsible for overall product designs and leads a development team in designing, implementing, and testing product platforms, while also supporting production. Based at Johnson Outdoors’ manufacturing facility in Eufaula, Alabama, the position provides technical oversight, coordinates project teams and activities, and collaborates with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver products that meet company and consumer needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE), electronics engineering (BSET), or equivalent.
• Typically, at least 7 years of experience in electrical design engineering within consumer product design.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in designing, evaluating, and testing electronic and/or electrical circuits and components.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of engineers and provide technical guidance on electrical component design and implementation.
• Knowledge of and experience in reading and drawing schematics.
• Advanced understanding and experience in product development from concept through production, including the new-product process, financial modeling (EVA), and timeline management.
• Proven experience generating and designing concepts and executing them as manufacturing designs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing complex projects from concept to completion.
• Creativity with strong analytical and technical expertise.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external contacts.
• Ability to take ownership and work with limited direction.
• Advanced proficiency with computer-based analysis, simulation, and design tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical oversight, guidance, and engineering design.
• Lead project teams from conception to completion, managing plans and milestones and reviewing assignments to support successful product launches.
• Coordinate daily activities, set priorities, and manage work schedules.
• Coach employees on performance and provide input into performance evaluations and hiring and termination decisions, as applicable.
• Evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development guidelines, and provide feedback to improve product quality.
• Research and recommend vendors and oversee vendor activities.
• Create innovative new product designs in response to product concepts, carrying them through development and initial production.
• Construct and maintain new-product timelines, including required external resources.
• Design and develop improvements to existing products.
• Recommend manufacturing and design fabrication or construction approaches based on best practices.
• Troubleshoot design obstacles and provide cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct prototype design experimentation and rapid or conventional prototype fabrication.
• Evaluate prototype designs for performance and reliability.
• Write product specifications and provide print documentation and testing verification methods for sourcing and inspection.
• Ensure products meet specifications and publish test results.
• Conduct and document technical feasibility evaluations, qualifications, field testing, and competitive testing to verify designs.
• Develop estimates for development, unit, and tooling costs.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic design issues during development and after production starts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and support development of quality products.
• Produce project documentation, including prints, engineering files, supplier communications, and Engineering Change Orders.
• Assist operations and outside suppliers during new-product development with tooling, process methods, assembly plans, and capacity forecasting.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with additional earning potential through a cash profit-sharing program.
• Eligibility for annual pay increases.
• Paid time off and holiday benefits.
• Full benefits package.
• Employee support, fitness, and wellness plans.
• Performance development and training opportunities.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Collaborative and casual work environment.
• Company events.
• Employee discounts on outdoor recreational products.
• 401(k) with company match and deferred retirement contributions.
• Sons & Daughters Scholarship program.
• College savings program.
• Life and LTD insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior