Engineering Manager I

Job Location: Twinsburg, OH

This Engineering Manager I role is responsible for oversight of electrical/software/FPGA design and development functions for the site. They will be responsible for leading the electrical/software/FPGA engineering efforts and coordinating with other functional teams within Engineering in supporting New Product Development (NPD), R&T/R&D, and Bid & Proposal projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides leadership and motivation in managing the activities of the Conversion Engineering team (approximately 15 employees including Electrical/Systems/Software/FPGA Engineering) to ensure best performance from all within the group
• Responsible for resource planning in line with business strategy, talent recruitment, training and mentoring of the NPD conversion engineering team to fulfill resource needs of the organization
• Responsible for functional management coverage of multiple product lines involving various electrical engineering disciplines
• Interface with the conversion engineering manager/director and other functional teams within the Engineering department in supporting New Product Development, R&T and Bid and Proposal projects
• Develop strong customer relationships to support gaining market credibility and route-to-market
• In collaboration with the conversion engineering manager/director, identify technology gaps and maintain the technology roadmap that will deliver differentiated product characteristics and new technologies
• Collaborate with Engineering/Technical leadership to provide technical oversight and design assurance of all conversion engineering activities to ensure high quality of Engineering
• Maintains familiarity with engineering tools and monitors trends in developing technology to anticipate future resource needs
• Work effectively with other functional groups (mechanical engineering, programs, test lab, supply chain, business development, quality, etc.) to successfully achieve program milestones and other division goals
• Evaluates performance of individuals for their quality of work and effectiveness in accomplishing assignments and implements corrective actions when necessary
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture
• Evening/night hours may be required
• Extra hours may be required during business peaks

Supervisory Responsibilities:
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• Budget responsibility for team
• Bi-annual appraisal of the team members
• Manages a team of approximately 15 employees containing electrical, software, and FPGA firmware engineers

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected
status.

Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call : 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May require long periods of sitting.
May require lifting more than 20 lbs.
May require prolonged repetitive use of upper extremities.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical office environment requiring the use of typical office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.) Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulation and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use.

Travel requirements: Occasional travel (generally once per quarter) within the U.S./Outside the U.S.