Director of Engineering Job Melbourne area,Florida USA,Management

Position Summary:

The Director of Engineering plans, organizes and directs the sustainability engineering team to meet company objectives for design, new product development and improvement of existing product lines by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversees key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis. Plans documentation system.

Oversees work plans, scheduling and delivery of prototype SMT manufacturing lines.

Selects, develops, trains and supervises staff.

Develops, determines and implements policies, procedures and programs.

Selects correct design concepts and fundamental technology used for improvement of existing products .

Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures.

Approves and submits proposals considered feasible to management for consideration and allocation of funds or allocates funds from the department budget.

Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences to inform management of current status of each project.

Working with the manufacturing, operations and quality managers, reviews and monitors quality and process improvements and new product development.

Directs the review of production costs and product quality and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division.

Reviews operations and plans to meet requirements for sales planning and to ascertain engineering requirements to support legacy and new markets.

Directs preparation of accounting records for budgetary, production efficiency or other such purposes.

Recommends budgets to management, including staff use, technology, facility and equipment requirements or improvements.

Negotiates contracts with consulting firms to perform research or other applicable studies or support.

Directs appropriate support for manufacturing and quality functions within the organization.

Supports providing required technical and regulatory testing, prepares and submits documentation to regulatory bodies as required.

Perform all duties as assigned by the Senior Leadership Team of the company.

Knowledge &

Skills:

Strong Excel, Access, MS Word, Power Point, skills required
Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
Good analytical skills
Very detail-oriented, accurate and organized
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Confidentiality and Time Management
Project Management.
Excellent Problem-Solving skills
Technical Capacity
Communication Proficiency
Strong Leadership
Financial Management

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering;
Master’s Degree preferred

Experience

Required:

8 years of experience in leadership role

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Work typically takes place in a normal office/Lab environment requiring: sitting, walking, lifting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and seeing
Operate a PC and other office/Lab equipment
Travel between floors and office buildings may be required
Some travel required
Environmental conditions:

noise, vibration, oils, solvents, chemicals

BK Technologies is a provider of advanced public safety communications solutions and remains deeply rooted in the critical communications industry for military, first responders, and public safety heroes. Our four guiding principles; growth, tenacious commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and a keen focus on being customer-centric, continuously drive our efforts to be the best partner for our customers, investment for our shareholders, neighbor in our community, and to provide an empowering work environment for our employees.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary
Health, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
Annual and Sick Leave
Holidays
401K Matching Contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Education Reimbursement Assistance

BK Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, and/or protected veteran status.

The Equal Opportunity Clause of 41 CFR 60-1.4 and the affirmative action clauses of 41 CFR 60-741.4 are hereby…