Director of Engineering

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Director of Engineering is responsible for the technical and administrative leadership of multiple engineering disciplines/departments. Highly knowledgeable in overseeing and guiding work activity to support division/category level business objectives. Develops department goals and objectives that align with those of the division. Drives complex projects to successful completion in a cost effective and timely manner.

Responsibilities:

Generate, review, approve and ensure successful implementation of plans and processes that implement solutions to engineering problems Manage technical teams in executing the program plans to ensure all work is completed within cost and schedule commitments. Generate department goals and objectives that align with those of division and company. Provide technical briefings and design reviews for management and customers. Responsible for maintaining and allocating personnel resources to programs. Provide effective coaching and technical guidance, communicate as necessary with all levels of managements, customers, and subcontractors on program team. Direct and manage program and departmental costs, schedules, and manpower planning activities. Identify existing and future technologies to support division goals. Partner with Brand Marketing and Product Development to establish annual brand plans - help prioritize activities / projects that are deemed to drive largest return for Lionel Help define content strategy for product category Serve as brand ambassador at trade shows, distributor meetings, and other external events Recommends the structure of the Engineering team Set clear objectives and prioritizes initiatives for team members Assign clear projects and tasks to direct reports Effectively develops team members in a way that supports their career aspirations • All other duties assigned by manager

Qualifications/Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree in Engineering preferred At least ten years of related engineering experience required. • Five (5) or more years of management experience. General understanding of Mechanical, Electrical Hardware, Embedded Software, and Audio Engineering, with a specialty in one of the four.

Hands-on experience required:

soldering, power and hand tools Effective verbal/written and presentation skills with the ability to effectively present ideas/concepts to senior internal and external stakeholders. Solid demonstrated technical leadership skills and ability to influence and drive change. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and follow through to closure. Duties require critical judgement, effective participation in the formulation and carrying out of company policies, objectives and programs with direct accountability for final results. Demonstrated team building and project management skills. Broad knowledge of engineering technical issues/needs, financial, sales, and marketing as related to product design and development. Solid planning and execution skills Some travel is required.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person