Vitesse Systems · 3 months ago
Engineering Manager - West Coast
Newark, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expVitesse Systems is a company focused on optimizing the functionality of antenna and thermal management systems for next-generation military applications. The Engineering Manager will oversee the Mechanical Engineering department, manage resources, and facilitate communication across departments to support various projects and initiatives.
Industrial ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage, develop and provide oversight of the engineering team
Be a strong advocate for Servant Leadership within the company
Foster a culture of design for manufacturing and assembly
Assign resources to programs and prioritize tasks for team members
Communicate clear performance expectations and hold individuals accountable
Assess development/training opportunities within the department and cross-departmental
Mentor team members in personal and career development
Have hands on involvement in training programs and initiatives
Handle Personnel Issues (including timecard, PTO requests, etc.)
Identify, track and present key Metrics
Manage process improvement implementation/updates
Track impacts of design/process decisions across departments
Facilitate risk identification and mitigation throughout program lifecycles
Review designs, technical documents, and test procedures
Participate in resource planning for proposals (cost/schedule/resource loading)
Track impacts of design/process decisions across departments Measure and report on performance of key improvement processes
Monitor MRB decisions and ensure timely completion of repair work instructions
Participate in root cause/corrective action activities (for NCRs that are related to design/analysis issues)
Support customer visits and calls for new business development. Make effective presentations on products and capabilities of the group
Perform all functions of the job while adhering to established quality policies and procedures
Uphold the company core values
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated management experience
Software proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Solidworks or similar CAD software and web-based applications
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands
Effective and efficient organizational and planning skills
Self-starter with the ability to see projects through with a can-do attitude
Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
Leadership style that empowers and fosters team member improvement
Ability to be strong when strength is needed and flexible when flexibility is needed
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or equivalent Engineering
5-8 years of experience in technical team management
Authorization to work in the United States
Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers
Ability to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Preferred
Experience with CNC machining, brazing and metal finishing desired
Experience with military specifications and AS9100 desired
2-3 years of experience in program and/or project management desired
Company
Vitesse Systems
Vitesse Systems is a supplier of complex cooling systems and communication components used in radar and data transmission applications.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matthew Alty
Chief Executive Officer
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