Engineering Manager - Power Supplies

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Job description

Company Overview:
Come and work with us the "TT Way" which means we do the right thing, bring out the best in each other, achieve more together, champion expertise and get the job done…well! With approximately 5000 colleagues we operate from 28 locations around the world. Building the expertise of our people is critical to the future success of our organization.

TT Electronics is a global provider of engineered electronics. We collaborate with customers in the transportation, industrial, medical, and aerospace and defense markets, providing them with engineering expertise and support through a global network of specialists and world class facilities. As a responsible employer we encourage all our people to "give something back" by supporting the local communities in which we operate.

TT Electronics' Olathe, Kansas facility, is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of custom magnetic products and assemblies. The Olathe-based site has 65 years' experience in the design and development of unique harsh-environment solutions for mission-critical applications.

Our dedicated teams are driven by collaboration and innovation to deliver engineering-led products supporting key applications including power conversion, actuation and control systems where our solutions support a broad range of globally recognized major aerospace and defense platforms across air, land and sea.

Role Overview and Responsibilities:
Introduction

The Engineering Manager role is responsible for supporting the Business Development in the development of the Engineering Strategy for military and commercial high density power supplies and power systems related hardware. As a member of the site leadership team the Engineering Leader is responsible for the development and deployment of technology and product roadmaps to market and customer needs. This role will also lead engineering excellence through processes, practices, and continuous improvement to improve project execution and quality.

Thie right candidate will be able to communicate with customers regarding specifications for new products, as well as TT's design and manufacturing teams to support all engineering related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads employees in the design, development, and test of electrical and mechanical packaging of complex state-of-the-art power supplies.
• Directs, manages and coordinates through project leaders the design, development and evaluation of all "New Product Introduction" NPI projects and engineering projects located within the Covina site.
• Meets with current and prospective customers to maintain strong customer relationships, provide technical support and develop new business.
• Evaluates technical aspects of customer specifications and statements of work
• Assists the Product Line Manager for generating budgetary estimates for new proposals
• Assists in the creation of technical proposals, provides guidance to others in proposal preparation
• Responsible for generating weekly reports as needed
• Responsible for completing employee Performance Reviews for all direct reports. Interprets company goals and objectives into department goals and disseminated the information clearly to all reporting employees within the set timeframe given.
• Assists in developing the key Strategic Growth Plan (SPG), Multi-Generation Product Plan (MGPP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
• Responsible for generating and updating test plans, procedures, and white papers as required
• Ensure compliance to Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
• Ensure compliance to defined procedures and programs.
• Perform other related duties as required

Essential Functions

• Manage engineering resources and hire outside resources to support NPI projects.
• Generate NRE bids in support of proposals
• Chair NPI status meeting to inform Program Review Committee (PRC) of status and issues on NPI projects
• Ensure site is equipped with the right Engineering capability to support all "cradle to grave" engineering disciplines.
• Perform all HR related activities for the department including but not limited to: hiring, performance management, team development, & coaching
• Partner with HR Director on engineering department strategic workforce planning focusing on developing key engineering capabilitites to support the site. Ensuring appropriate people development, career paths, development tools, and processes are in place.
• Lead Engineering excellence, driving continuous improvement in Engineering KIPs, Project execution, and quality of engineering
• Generate schedules and perform man loading analyses
• Coordinate and support sustaining activities
• Interface with potential customers to generate new business
• Support other departments as needed

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:
• Ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in the state-of-the-art power supply topology design and development in Mil/Aero industry
• 5-10 years experience in developing and leading a team
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or other related fields.
• Technical Competencies: Analog and digital design and analysis, proficient in Microsoft office and scheduling software.
• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to interface well with all levels within the organization and develop cohesive teams. Strong bias for action and ability to meet commitments. Ability to take ownership of projects and achieve strict deadlines.
• Stong organizational skills.
• Physical Requirements: Sitting - 85%, Standing - 15% and Lifting - 25lbs

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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