Electrical Engineering Manager

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Electrical Engineering Manager, 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.

• 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
• Select and assign projects to outside vendors and independent contractors as necessary
• Assists with the creation of specification sheets, instructions and other product-related materials
• Review and make recommendations on policies and procedures to maximize departmental operating performance and manage 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
• Train, oversee and coordinate the work of Engineering Staff to ensure that engineering designs meet 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
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed to meet with vendors to discuss technical issues
• Other duties as assigned

• 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 time frames
• 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…