Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering ManagerDepartment: EngineeringReports To: Director of Product Development & StrategyLocation: Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaThis position works onsite, so there are no remote or hybrid work situations.Job Summary:The Engineering Manager will oversee project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. They lead the Americas engineering team and work collaboratively with a global Engineering team based in Europe to drive the development of new products and platforms and maintain the Company's leadership position in the markets it serves.The Engineering Manager supports the Company's purpose of building a convenient, safe, automated world and works to achieve the vision of market expansion through innovation and continuous improvement.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Management Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a small team of multi-disciplinary engineers, providing guidance and support in their professional development.Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate career growth for team members.Establish engineering best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.Drive technical innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.Manage resource allocation and prioritize engineering projects based on business needs.Oversee project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.Technical Expertise Responsibilities: Demonstrate an understanding of sensor technology and applications and a track record of leading the development of successful products.Develop disruptive products that combine hardware and software and lead development from conception or near conception through the testing cycle to manufacturing and market success.Collaboration Responsibilities The Engineering Manager works closely with marketing and sales, participating directly in customer meetings to understand customer/market needs and communicate with key customers about developing new strategic products.Communicate with other departments (locally and globally) regarding the status of projects, activities, and accomplishments supporting NPI and production support.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, design, and Quality Assurance, to define project requirements and scope.Play a strategic role in identifying new technologies and capabilities to fuel the Company's successful and innovative product development plans.Participate in global Engineering meetings and work closely with Asian and European counterparts.Build relationships with potential technology partners, participate in industry conferences as a technology and subject matter expert, and identify and propose new technologies to drive the long-term growth of the Company's product offering and business.Required Skills and Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Optical, Microwave, System, or Embedded Software). Master's degree is a plus.Demonstrable track record of success managing multi-disciplinary product development teams through the entire product development life cycle.Experience leading Engineering teams in the development of electronic products.Proven experience in project management and delivering successful engineering projects.Ability to work in a matrix environment with cross-functional and cross-cultural teamsKnowledge and experience in developing digital solutions, such as apps and software development kits that support the use and evaluation of technical products, are pluses.Willingness to travel internationally as required.Location The client's offices are mid-way between Pittsburgh International Airport and Rosslyn Farms, west of downtown Pittsburgh. Compensation Our client's competitive compensation package includes a salary, bonus plan, and generous benefits package.

Created: 2024-11-09