CPI International

Director - Engineering

CPI International$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 10+ years experience.
  • Deep understanding of RF and Power Electronics engineering principles.
  • Proven leader able to guide multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a matrix organization.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and execution of engineering strategies.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder interaction.
  • Experience managing complex engineering projects with budget management.
  • Strong financial acumen in handling project and departmental budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Set the vision and direction for engineering teams.
  • Oversee engineering project progress, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
  • Provide technical direction and mitigate risks for successful project outcomes.
  • Drive new product development from concept to delivery.
  • Collaborate with various departments to align engineering efforts with business goals.
  • Manage engineering budgets and allocate resources efficiently.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Generous retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Dynamic and team-oriented work environment.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Director of Engineering - VED Products responsible for overseeing engineering teams and large-scale projects, and influencing company-wide strategies for our Power Electronics Division. You will manage and mentor engineering individual contributors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and solutions.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

  • Strategic Leadership: Setting the vision and direction for the engineering teams, Lead the engineering teams to design, develop and implement cutting-edge solutions in power electronics VED products.

  • Project Management: Oversee the progress and timeliness of engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

  • Technical Oversight: Provide strategic technical direction, mitigate risks and drive successful project outcomes by aligning engineering capabilities with long term business roadmaps.

  • Product Management: Drive the development of new products and systems, from concept through to delivery.

  • Cross Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments (e.g., product management, operations, sales) to align engineering activities with business needs and goals.

  • Resource Management: Manage engineering budgets, allocate resources effectively, and ensure efficient staffing.

  • Innovation: Drive technological innovation within the organization, staying abreast of industry trends and advancements.

  • Process Improvement: Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Compliance: Ensure that engineering solutions comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.


YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

  • Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or a related field with 10+ years experience.
  • Technical Expertise - Deep understanding of engineering principles and best practices, with experience in RF, Power Electronics and development lifecycles
  • Leadership - Proven hands-on leader with ability to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a matrix organization, while recognizing and mitigating technical risks. Strong team management skills, with experience in coaching and mentoring.
  • Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop and execute engineering strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Communication - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Project Management - Experience in managing complex engineering projects, including resource allocation and budget management.
  • Financial Acumen: Experience successfully managing project and departmental overhead budgets.


This is an opportunity to shape the future of engineering at CPI. If you're ready to lead with impact, we're ready to meet you.

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries' thousands of products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

WHAT WE OFFER:Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

About CPI International

CPI International is a leading provider of microwave, radio frequency, power and control solutions for critical defense, communications, medical, scientific and other applications. The company has a long history of innovation and has been at the forefront of many technological advancements in its field. CPI International is committed to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services, and has a strong reputation for reliability and performance. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and has operations in the United States, Europe and Asia.
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