II-VI Aerospace & Defense · 2 months ago
Engineering Manager - Laser and Optical Systems
1280 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield, CT, 06002, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$118K/yr - $177K/yr
7+ years expII-VI Aerospace & Defense is a world leader of lasers and laser-based technology for various sectors. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team in developing new laser systems and managing existing products, ensuring a smooth transition from R&D to production while addressing technical challenges.
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Responsibilities
Manage a team of 4-10 engineers designing new laser systems for advanced applications, and sustaining existing released products
Effectively allocate the time of engineering resources between advanced product design projects and product engineering activities, including Continuous Improvement Projects
Support of NPI projects as they move through the development cycle through engineering team leadership. The goal is to ensure a smooth transition from R&D to production. Once the product is released, product engineers within the team become the primary engineering support for the product. Part of the team's involvement with the NPI process is to come to establish a high level of understanding to provide this later level of product support
Working with the team, provide guidance to customers on product function and performance, which may include providing design guidelines to support customer system development
Engage in the early and mid-stages of product design, working with the engineering team, to ensure the product is designed to required specifications, while being highly reliable and manufacturable
Instill system-level design concepts and thinking within the team, and help diffuse this across the broader organization
Collaborate with a larger team of optical, electronic, software, reliability, applications, marketing and research managers and professionals to tackle cross-functional challenges
Provide the first level of engineering response to production issues that cannot be managed by the manufacturing engineering staff, by effectively allocating engineering resources. Coach team to provide problem solving support based on knowledge of the various subsystems and the design approach of the system
Coordinate all product based (as opposed to process based) engineering activities focused on the given product line. Must have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated success working in a team environment
Identify opportunities and establish projects to improve product quality, reduce product cost, and to drive towards a reliable and lean manufacturing flow
Oversee the team's management of product changes utilizing PDM system (Agile)
Assess impact and coordinate response to material quality issues and material source of supply issues
Effectively mentor and grow engineers on the team to become future technical and people leaders in the organization
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree
5+ years of engineering program or people management experience
Experience managing a team of 4-10 engineers designing new laser systems
Strong organizational skills and technical competence related to lasers and instrumentation
Experience in R&D and/or product engineering within advanced technology industries such as photonics, electronics, semiconductors, robotics, quantum, and related fields
Hands-on experience in at least two of the four noted engineering disciplines – optical/laser systems, mechanical, electrical/electronic, controls & software
Experience with laser systems product development
Knowledge and experience in implementing system-level design methods and concepts
Experience in mentoring and coaching junior engineers
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to specify budgets, work scope, and allocate resources
Ability to work on and complete multiple complex independent tasks in mutually agreed upon schedules
Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing and 6-Sigma principles
Self-motivation and the ability to maintain effectiveness in working several complex tasks in parallel
Ability to create and clearly articulate work plans, schedules, and resource requirements
Proven problem-solving abilities, utilizing both creativity and fundamental analytical skills
Responsive and reliable - Can be counted on by others
Identifies creative solutions/approaches to problems/projects
Preferred
Ph.D. degree
CO2 laser experience
Experience with automated instrumentation, laser measurement, and alignment
Experience with cross-disciplinary Systems Engineering related to photonics technologies and products
Learns quickly and demonstrates aptitude for growth and development
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Benefits
Competitive compensation program
Company
II-VI Aerospace & Defense
II-VI Aerospace & Defense provides optical assemblies.
201-500 employees
Funding
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Growth StageLeadership Team
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