Manager - Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with expertise in Mechanical Engineering to oversee the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions in a Satellite Communications (SatCom) environment in our Kilgore, TX location. The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers and technicians, manage projects from inception to completion, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a combination of structural technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional collaboration while adhering to budgetary, scheduling, and quality guidelines. Bring your strong understanding of mechanical and electrical design processes, systems engineering methodologies, and engineering design tools to this exciting position.

You Will Be Accountable For

• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing engineering projects, serving as a liaison between program management, planning, finance, sales/marketing, and manufacturing teams.
• Manage project staffing, budgets, and schedules while ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and input to Program Management and other stakeholders.
• Assess project challenges, develop resolutions, and monitor progress using effective mechanisms for intervention and problem-solving.
• Lead the design and implementation of engineering solutions, ensuring adherence to safety standards and engineering processes.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, responding to needs with cost-effective and optimal solutions.
• Mentor and motivate team members, fostering professional growth and ensuring knowledge transfer.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering methodologies.
• Serve as a custodian of projects during industrial testing phases, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE THESE KEY CAPABILITIES:

• Attract, hire, and manage a high-performing team, conducting performance reviews and providing development opportunities.
• Uncover and address technical and organizational risks, incorporating them into risk mitigation strategies.
• Align engineering projects with intellectual property strategies and business roadmaps.
• Prepare and present detailed project reports and updates to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent (Master’s degree preferred).
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant technical and management experience, preferably in satcom or a related field.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical design processes, systems engineering methodologies, and engineering design tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate experienced technical teams.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in satellite communications or similar high-tech industries.
• Advanced understanding of engineering processes and continuous improvement strategies.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.

Join us and play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence in engineering solutions within the SatCom industry.

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

What We Offer

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more

Who We Are

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.