Engineering and Product Design Manager - Electrical Engineering

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products (MEPPI) serves the North American power systems, rail transportation, and large visual display markets with electrical and electronic products, systems, and services. POSITION SUMMARY

MEPPI's award winning Diamond Vision Division (DVD) is looking for an Engineering and Product Design Manager with experience managing a team focused on product design.

In this role you will manage the operations of the engineering department and oversee engineering tasks in support of manufacturing, installation, product development and design.

In addition, you will lead the efforts for supplier sourcing and quality. The successful candidate must have an Electrical Engineering degree and a minimum of 5 years experience managing teams and be available to work in the office full time.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead engineering staff and external suppliers according to Company policies and procedures to effectively achieve Company and department objectives.

Develop employees by training, cross training, and providing continuing education opportunities. Conduct performance reviews and provide input for salary decisions.

• Develop engineering designs and related system drawings for applications and project installations including the development of specifications for hardware and software.
• Lead supplier and sourcing efforts of the division including product development, design and acceptance testing to ensure the division a consistently competitive and complete line of display products.
• Act as primary liaison between the Division and overseas factory on product and system related matters.
• Develop and maintain factory acceptance testing of all product orders to ensure delivery within MEPPI specification and standards.

Ensure engineer staff are properly trained and certified on quality procedures.

• Identify and present recommendations for improvement or change in strategy, policy, product and / or procedures, including those related to product development and product launch.
• Create and maintain bill of materials (BOMs) and production documentation for projects and MEPPI manufactured assemblies and subassemblies within the Syteline system.
• Create, implement and maintain product and technical training for DVD personnel. Maintain and manage the testing, training and customer demonstration facility for the Division.
• Manage engineering resources to provide on-site engineering and commissioning of new display systems and on-site engineering support.
• Provide engineering resources to assist with advanced product service support and resolution of warranty issues to meet the Division’s customer commitments.
• Manage the Division’s parts repair and depot service including inventory management, policies and processes.
• Lead the Division’s quality efforts including the management of the Quality Reporting System (QRS) and maintenance of quality policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and other departments on the development of go-to-market strategies for new product launches.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of the Diamond Vision Department by assisting in the creation of marketing materials, plans, and strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic Technology, or Computer Engineering, with a minimum 10 years of relevant large-scale video systems experience and a minimum 5 years of management experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of large-scale video systems, video production systems, video / computer display systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of commercial, structural and electrical construction techniques.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced interpersonal, communication and presentation skills required to communicate with customers, employees and vendors.
• Ability to work in a team environment and on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read, understand, and create technical drawings and material.
• Advanced computer experience with emphasis on Microsoft Office applications and computer aided drafting software.

MEPPI offers its employees competitive salaries, commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as comprehensive benefits including :

• 401(k) Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Employer sponsored programs including Flexible Work Arrangement, Wellness, and Professional Women's ERG, HOPE (community outreach)
• Onsite Fitness Center and Café
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Volunteer opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave

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