Director of R&D

Qualifications

• BS Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited program
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in R&D, with 5 years in management
• Multi-site engineering management experience preferred
• Experience in capacitor design and manufacturing is a plus
• Familiarity with Stage Gate NPD processes and design for six sigma
• Knowledge of DFEMA analysis for risk mitigation
• Experience with intellectual property management and patent submissions

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 30 engineers across multiple locations
• Ensure timely quotes for custom parts that meet market lead-times
• Oversee design compliance with customer specifications and quality standards
• Facilitate collaboration between design and operations teams for manufacturability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for cost savings and productivity
• Support operations with design-related inquiries and cost reduction projects
• Lead IT resources in developing internal software design tools

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a diverse engineering team across multiple sites
• Engagement in innovative product development and patent submissions
• Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives that impact the bottom line
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Operations and PLM
• Potential for professional growth in a leadership role within R&D