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DESCRIPTION

The role of the Design & Engineering Director will lead the local Design & Engineering team at Jenoptik Optical Systems in Jupiter, FL, and will be responsible for ensuring the optimal availability and development of resources and expertise in optical design, opto-mechanical construction, and metrology development. This role will require collaboration with worldwide development sites to maintain uniform quality of Design & Engineering (D&E) expertise and continuously develop technical competencies and product technologies to meet current and future product requirements.

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• The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of leadership and team management, with a focus on developing and promoting employees to achieve their full potential.
• Provide overall leadership and development of the Design & Engineering area, including alignment with global entities, to ensure optimal team performance and efficiency.
• Lead a team of 4 direct reports and a team of 15-20 indirect reports, with responsibility for personnel development and promotion by expanding flexibility and skills.
• Foster technical cooperation and coordination with Jenoptik's worldwide development organizations to drive business success.
• Ensure optimal availability and utilization of expertise and resources for product development, in coordination with global management.
• Develop and implement product technology advancements through internal and funded development projects with internal and external partners, including selection and coordination of external specialist resources.
• Develop, safeguard, and leverage know-how and intellectual property (IP), and prepare decision templates, functional specifications, and reports on competence building and product technology development.
• Apply and continuously improve established development processes and tools, in close coordination with global entities, to drive development excellence.
• Lead the digital transformation in the D&E landscape, including change management, in cooperation with global entities.