10+ years' experience in designing products, ideally in connectors or switches
7+ years' experience leading global product or automation engineering teams
In-depth knowledge of the connector industry and customer relations
Proficient in 3D design software, with SolidWorks preferred
Experience in project management and associated software tools
Strong communication skills for interaction with executives and customers
Ability to interact globally with teams and stakeholders
Responsibilities
Oversee the development of new products with a focus on strategic direction
Collaborate with senior leadership to align project vision with business goals
Implement advanced design methodologies and evaluation criteria
Foster cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, marketing, and other areas
Coach and develop engineering managers and team members
Make decisions that impact the engineering organization and the entire corporation
Benefits
Opportunity for strategic involvement at high organizational levels
Professional development through mentorship and coaching
Cross-functional collaboration opportunities enhancing industry exposure
Potential involvement in cutting-edge design methodologies
Global interaction providing diverse operational insights
Full Job Description
Description
Position at Samtec, Inc
Summary/Objective: The Director of Interconnect Product Development manages and directs corporate engineering for the company. The priorities for this position include strategic planning, product design, quality assurance and problem resolution. The Director of Connector Product Development must execute product design to meet company objectives, partner with management, and develop systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
Oversee the direct development of new products with overall responsibility for the direction of assigned areas
Work with senior leadership to provide insight and project vision for the team with the goal of meeting business objectives
Lead implementation of advanced design and engineering methodologies, techniques, and evaluation criteria
Responsible for cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing operations, marketing, sales, quality, regulatory, and industry functions
Coach and develop managers and team members towards meeting personal and corporate objectives
Responsible for decisions affecting the success of the engineering organization as well as the overall corporation
"The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities"
Required Experience:
10+ Years' Experience in Designing Products; preferably in Connectors of Switches.
7+ Years' Experience in Leading Product or Automation Engineering global teams.
Knowledge of the connector industry and leading customers in the industry
Experience with Engineering 3D Design software (SolidWorks is preferred)
Global interaction with engineering teams, suppliers, and customers
Effective communication skills (oral/written/presentation) as this person will be interacting with Executives on a daily basis and customers on a regular basis.
Experience with Project Management Software Tools
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent.
MBA or Masters in Engineering.
Experience can supplement or replace educational preferences
About Samtec
Samtec is a privately held $822MM global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. With 40+ locations serving approximately 125 countries, Samtec?s global presence enables its unmatched customer service. Samtec designs and manufactures products, including connectors, cable assemblies, and system solutions, for all markets and applications, including data center, telecommunications, industrial, medical, military, aerospace, and automotive industries.
