Engineering Manager

Dover Corporation•Austin, TX

1d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial. POSITION OVERVIEW : The Engineering Manager is responsible for leadership within the MPG -Brentwood Engineering organization. The manager leads a team with expertise in microelectronic RF design & test , mechanical , PWB layout, and process engineering , and is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing engineering personnel with maximum efficiency. The Engineering Manager also drives problem-solving activities and provides ownership throughout the organization for corrective actions.

Requirements

Must be a US Person (US Citizen or permanent resident – green card holder)
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or commensurate demonstrated equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in design engineering or 10+ years of experience in microelectronics industry
3+ years of experience in engineering management/leadership
Experience managing projects with medium complexity and a high-volume of data
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with ability to communicate within all levels of the organization
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of disciplines in a dynamic environment and motivate them to work together as a team
Self-driven, adaptable and resourceful; able to work under limited supervision
Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate vision into action
Experienced user of ERP systems (IFS, Oracle, etc.)
Computer and Microsoft Office literate (Word, Excel, etc.)
Experience in creating and managing a departmental budget

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clean room production environment preferred
Prior problem-solving training and/or certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Lead teams with expertise in RF design & test, mechanical, PWB layout, and process engineering
Develop high-performing teams focused on achieving segment performance objectives
Develop and manage key metrics and KPIs relevant to business and operational excellence
Provide operational support and guidance to ensure maximum productivity and schedule attainment
Create a culture of accountability and ownership of design, development, and production support
Develop and maintain processes to prevent and/or address design issues or production delays
Work closely with program management to ensure customer requirements are met
When applicable, work and interface directly with the customer to ensure accurate and timely exchange of information and status
Collaborate with other departments to identify risks and close operational gaps
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that improve the department’s performance
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to address quality concerns
Develop good working relationships with stakeholders, internal and external, to ensure effective communication of accurate, relevant, and timely information
Coordinate resources between projects and proposals, working with program management and site leadership to determine priorities
Manage resource capacity planning to ensure effective support of all projects
Maintain department’s adherence to industry standards (e.g. ISO9001, MIL-PRF-38534, etc.)
Manage department budget responsibly, including capital requests & justifications
Manage group software licensing, including upgrades and proposals for new tools
Prepare, submit, and present periodic reports at multiple levels withing the organization, including executive leadership
Other duties as assigned
Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business code of conduct and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the team.
Conduct reviews with team member(s) to build effective communication, to understand training and development needs, and to provide insight for performance improvement.
Develop and facilitate comprehensive onboarding and new hire training for their assigned team.
Build team unity to encourage retention and continuity of operations.
Provide training and leadership and act as a change agent while representing a positive and enthusiastic role model to ensure high engagement across the team.

Benefits

a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
tuition assistance
business travel services
employee discounts
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services