Sr. Manager Development & Design Engineering; Interconnect

Sr. Manager Development & Design Engineering (Interconnect)

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We are seeking an experienced and innovative Design Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team in the design, development, and testing of new and existing products. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring engineering excellence, technical accuracy, and cross‑functional collaboration across design, manufacturing, and testing functions.

Our team is based in Addison, TX, and focuses on delivering high‑performance, high‑reliability products for the aerospace and defense industry. We operate at the intersection of creativity, precision, and customer focus, driving innovation from concept through production.

• Direct the design and development of new products and improvements to existing systems.
• Oversee prototype development, design validation, and transition to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with management, production, and marketing to ensure product feasibility, performance, and customer alignment.
• Review designs for compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Lead resolution of design and testing challenges, guiding the team through complex technical issues.
• Ensure controlled release and accuracy of engineering documents, BOMs, and change processes.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance oversight to engineering staff.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration to meet schedules, budgets, and technical targets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 7–10 years of engineering experience, with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of product design principles, manufacturing methods, and testing procedures.
• Experience interpreting technical standards, specifications, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Prior experience managing engineering design teams in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools for document control and product lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with configuration management and document release processes.
• Strong analytical skills with a background in root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Experience working directly with customers on technical requirements and issue resolution.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and other family‑friendly support.

Equal Opportunity Employer, inclusive of disability and protected veteran status. Some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. The employer uses E‑Verify.