Manager, Electrical Engineering

Aerovironment • Moorpark, CA

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About The Position

Summary The Manager, Electrical Engineering, provides direction and management for a team of engineers to support Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System product development. A primary responsibility for the Electrical Engineering Manager is to coordinate with other departments to meet the milestones during product development cycles. One participates in defining and executing the overall engineering product development strategy, budget, team development and evaluation. Monitors developments within related fields of technology to ensure products are innovative and competitive. Position Responsibilities Manages all aspects of design and development of electrical projects and oversees the implementation of the technology into finished products to ensure that department goals and objectives are met Oversees the design process from design concept through manufacture and develops, coordinates and maintains comprehensive project plans, work schedules and budgets Selects and assigns projects to outside vendors and independent contractors as necessary Assists with the creation of specification sheets, instructions and other product-related materials Reviews and makes recommendations on policies and procedures to maximize departmental operating performance and manages fiscal responsibility for the Engineering department Actively supports commitment to Quality and Safety, and all quality and safety objectives, with an emphasis on continual improvement Trains, oversees and coordinates the work of Engineering Staff to ensure that engineering designs are meeting product and quality specifications in addition to being detailed, accurate and completed in a timely manner Leads and influences teams in decision making, schedule adherence and scope management Ensures that staff is contributing at maximum potential through rigorous hiring practices and an emphasis on training, development, goal setting and performance management on a regular and timely basis Provides mentorship to engineering team Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas Other duties as assigned Ability to travel domestic and international as needed to meet with vendors to discuss technical issues

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10 - 12 years of experience in an electrical engineering role, with minimum 5 years managerial experience
• Experience in analog electronic design required
• Experience in designing low volume and high quality electronic products
• Experience in PCB and electronic design using software
• Ability to design and develop products from concept through manufacture, analyze and resolve quality assurance issues in a timely manner
• Proficient with Word, Excel, MS Project and/or other appropriate software or project management tools
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and interacts effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels
• Operates well in a fast-paced organization while handling multiple projects simultaneously, completing assignments within specified timeframes
• Demonstrates creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles and practices
• Has excellent analytical and organizational skills, be detail-oriented. Strong written, negotiation, presentation and verbal communication skills
• Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees
• Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision
• Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
• Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity
• Ability to work in an office and production environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of design and development of electrical projects and oversees the implementation of the technology into finished products to ensure that department goals and objectives are met
• Oversees the design process from design concept through manufacture and develops, coordinates and maintains comprehensive project plans, work schedules and budgets
• Selects and assigns projects to outside vendors and independent contractors as necessary
• Assists with the creation of specification sheets, instructions and other product-related materials
• Reviews and makes recommendations on policies and procedures to maximize departmental operating performance and manages fiscal responsibility for the Engineering department
• Actively supports commitment to Quality and Safety, and all quality and safety objectives, with an emphasis on continual improvement
• Trains, oversees and coordinates the work of Engineering Staff to ensure that engineering designs are meeting product and quality specifications in addition to being detailed, accurate and completed in a timely manner
• Leads and influences teams in decision making, schedule adherence and scope management
• Ensures that staff is contributing at maximum potential through rigorous hiring practices and an emphasis on training, development, goal setting and performance management on a regular and timely basis Provides mentorship to engineering team
• Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to travel domestic and international as needed to meet with vendors to discuss technical issues

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees