Software Engineering Manager

Job Scope: This role is a working manager for a software engineering team. Team is charged with development and support of programming and simulation software products for automated CNC and robotic manufacturing systems. Manager is responsible for staffing, deployment of skills, organizational competence, motivational and performance coaching. Fives is a global industrial engineering group that designs and supplies robotics, process equipment and production lines for the world's largest industrial sectors including aerospace, automotive, biotechnology, semiconductor and energy. Responsibilities Essential duties include, but are not limited to: Plan, organize, and lead Software Engineering department. Create and maintain manpower and project plans. Which may include:

• Hiring
• Rate administration
• Budgeting
• Establish and enforce departmental policies

Overall leadership and design responsibility for software systems / processes / strategies Review and generate software specifications Function as both technical and administrative team leader Oversee design, implementation and testing of software Maintain product source repositories and build procedures Provide customer support for composites programming products Collaborate with several inter-related, multi-disciplinary departments Work closely with other team members and customer representatives to improve system performance Education/Certifications B.S. degree from a 4-year college or university; M.S. or M.B.A. degree preferred Experience 7+ years background in software design and project leadership, with at least 3 years of supervisory responsibility Experienced in building and leading a team of engineers Working knowledge of all production-related processes, from order entry to installation Experience with Visual Studio IDE, C/C++, MS Windows and OOD is required Experience with C#, XML Schema, DB/SQL, IPC and Mercurial or GIT is preferred Experience with 3D CAD, CATIA V5, JIRA, machine tool post processors and industrial robot programming are a plus Skills Relationship building with all management levels relative to business plans; regular contact with customers, suppliers, and/or government representatives Communication skills to explain complex projects within Engineering organization; lead technical and project presentations; communicate messages clearly and succinctly. Organize thoughts and prepare concisely written reports, e-mails, and project plans; effectively use Microsoft Office products. Tactful when dealing with sensitive issues Decision making skills with ability to change courses based upon developing conditions. Works with facts, making sound technical judgments Maintains and enforces ISO procedures and departmental guidelines and standards. Strong analytical and mathematical skills are required. Proficiency with analytical geometry, vector mathematics and coordinate transformations are preferred Ideal candidate will have prior experience in GUI/HMI development, MS Visual Studio, Java NetBeans, Java Swing, DB/SQL, C/C++ and C# proficiency Benefits Employer-paid Life, Disability & High-deductible health plans 401(k) and HAS accounts Low-cost Dental, Vision and Premium medical plans Voluntary accident, Critical illness, Hospital, ID Theft and supplemental plans Paid holidays and paid time off Flexibility and work-life balance Minimal travel required (less than 5%) #J-18808-Ljbffr Fives