Research and Development Engineering Manager

3 days ago

Salisbury, United States Smiths Interconnect Full time

Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave, and radio frequency products that connect, protect and control critical applications in the commercial aviation, defense, space, medical, rail, semiconductor test and industrial markets.

Employing over 2,000 people globally our in-house capabilities encompass design, development, manufacturing and testing to respond quickly and accurately to customer's needs and provide the most reliable connectivity solutions.


Job Description:

Provides leadership and direction to the RF/Microwave Product Engineering Department; establish engineering strategies that ensure sound engineering procedures, customer satisfaction and achieve growth and excellence in design and manufacture of product; develop pro-active technological roadmaps to support long term business growth.


Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Establishes local department goals in conjunction with site management, manufacturing team, and Global Engineering Director.
  • Develops a long-term technology roadmap in the field of RF components (RF filters, isolators and circulators, power dividers and combiners, Multi-functional assemblies, etc.) focused on innovation in materials, manufacturing processes and product designs.
  • Leads employees using a performance management and development process that provides an overall context and framework to engage employee contribution with goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning.
  • Manages resource capacity including assignments, training, leave management, telecommuting and administers continuous performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the local department.
  • Develops and manages technical core competencies within attributed portfolio of products.
  • Leads the development/enhancement of new/existing manufacturing processes and coordinates troubleshooting processing problems and makes decisions to correct.
  • Manages and reviews analyses of activities, budgets, costs, and forecast to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
  • Prepares periodic operating reports highlighting innovation, team performance and resilience.
  • Prepares proposals to broaden and/or deepen core competencies biased towards top-line growth.
  • Collaborates with Human Resources to plan and execute appropriate staffing decisions to create/sustain technical competitiveness.
  • Works with Operations to implement manufacturing process into new design, technology and product development.
  • Collaborates with Operations on the development/enhancement of new/existing manufacturing processes and aids troubleshooting processing problems and makes recommendations to correct.
  • Works with Operations to implement manufacturing process into new design, technology and product development. Assures new designs are manufacturable to meet business needs.
  • Develops and maintains effective budgetary controls.
  • Monitors progress of projects, confer with engineers, and review status to see that development is progressing according to schedule and directing the engineering staff in their professional development.
  • Compliance and participation in all Smiths EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements.
  • Works with external collaborators (e.g. universities) when warranted to support long term technical roadmap, and manages IP stemming out of these partnerships.


The Individual:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; significant experience in engineering management; strong engineering management abilities in a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills who defines strategic issues clearly and proven ability to effectively delegate and lead.
  • Strong knowledge of all aspects of engineering.
  • Curiosity and ability to learn and expand into new technical areas.
  • A team player with strong organizational skills and ability to proactively interface with the senior leadership team.
  • Ability to organize work to achieve maximum efficiency and ability to prioritize and plan to achieve set goals along with successfully evaluating strategic options and opportunities.


Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

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