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CTS Corporation · 3 hours ago

VP, Global Engineering and R&D

Lisle, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$240K/yr - $280K/yr

15+ years exp

CTS Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components. The VP, Global Engineering, R&D will provide leadership and direction to the Engineering Product Development and Research & Development Teams, focusing on strategic planning, product design, and innovation to meet company objectives.

ElectronicsManufacturingSensor

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides strategic vision and leadership to shape processes and best practices for an agile and lean workforce

Contribute to the accomplishment of key performance indicators including safety, quality, production, cost and development

Guides and supports the global teams, including advising on new product development efforts

Works to continue to develop the CTS company culture. Actively provides coaching, development and supervision for R&D staff

Establishes and maintains strong relationship with the respective customer interfaces

Creates a strong talent pool and pipeline through proper measures such as fostering of co-op program and career development for the engineering function

Ensures that necessary skills, competencies, and tools are available to execute product development activities now as well as forward looking

Develops and directs procedures and methods to ensure quality standards are met and maintained

Coordinates activities with the cross functional team such as Sales, Program & Product Management, Purchasing, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, and Operations to execute new programs as well as support activities related to in-production products

Effectively manages departments within approved budget/forecast. Recommends and takes actions to adjust forecasted spending based on changes in market conditions

Manages product design through the product life cycle from idea generation to end of life

Provides support to Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, Consumer Services and Manufacturing teams as needed

Assists with Product Technology Roadmap and M&A as requested

Works with Marketing to help define and promote product concepts

Directs development and testing to meet project objectives. This includes development of new products, continual improvement, and cost savings initiatives

Keeps current on new developments in the areas of piezoelectric ceramics and crystals, passive microwave/EMI/EMC filters, timing devices and a variety of sensing technologies. Utilizes benchmarking techniques to secure leading market positions

Leads and monitors product development in compliance with established Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures

Leads the CTS external technical interface for all Advanced Materials and Solutions Business Unit Customers, Markets, Industry Associations, etc

Defines and executes product plans including budget, timing, and resources in support of Technology, Product, and SBU Strategic initiatives

Ensures Design for Manufacture and Assembly techniques is utilized

Performs special assignments as necessary

Qualification

Product developmentMaterials scienceSensing technologyLeadershipLean methodologiesFMEADFMADesign simulationCross-functional team managementCommunication skillsProblem-solvingProject managementInterpersonal skills

Required

Experience in one or more of the following areas desired: Ceramic processing methods, materials science, radio frequency filter design, ultrasonic transducer design, electro mechanical design, sensing technology including temperature, pressure, position, humidity, flow etc

Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and supervise cross-functional teams

Strong experience managing globally resourced teams

Experience in product development and validation for components and/or systems in one or more of the medical, defense, aerospace and industrial markets

Working knowledge and understanding of FMEA, DFMA, Design Simulation, Lean Methodologies, DOE, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams and MS PowerPoint are beneficial

Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects/tasks

Experienced structured problem solve leader

Self-motivated and results orientated, proactive with outstanding planning and follow up skills

Motivational leader, eager to learn and grow

Able to communicate and write effectively, resulting in a clear understanding of the issues

Ability to lead effective communication internally as well as with CTS customers and suppliers even under pressure

Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment

Ability to work with multifunctional teams and effectively interface with external partners

Ability and willingness to travel as required

Engineering Bachelor's Degree and 15+ years of experience