Head of Engineering

Job Title: Head of Engineering

Location: Richmond, VA

Duration: Full Time, Permanent (Onsite)

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eTypically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training plus a minimum of 8 years of management experience. A Master’s or MBA degree is preferred

.Proficiency in Autodesk design tools and PDM and PLM

.Experience with electrical and mechanical designs LV switchgea

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Job Descripti

onTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Head of Engineering located in Henrico V

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Reporting to the Senior Director – Global Engineering the Head of Engineering will be responsible for working with Engineering Leaders, Manufacturing Operations Management, Product Managers and other Engineering and Operational functional leaders, to lead several Design & Engineering teams involved in the design, validation and implementation of innovative and cost-effective product solutions of varying scope in order to meet customer requirements from development of conceptual prototypes and architecture through development into full-scale productio

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What a typical day looks l

ike:Direct and control the activities of broad functional area through several senior Design & Engineering managers involved in activities such as designing, developing, modifying and evaluating integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and sys

temsPartner with other leaders to establish objectives and action p

lansEnsure the development of Design & Engineering solutions for diversified industry segment covering a wide range of products and volume m

ixesEnsure budget, schedules and performance indicators meet corporate guidel

inesProvide technical and strategic guidance to subordinate directors to ensure achievement of goals and object

ivesDevelop and continuously improve people, methods, systems, processes and metrics in a complex and rapidly changing environment to improve customer satisfac

tionOrganize and lead reviews to ensure projects are delivered on time, as per cost targets and within quality specificat

ionsPartner with Operations leaders to ensure Engineering & Design activities are well integrated with manufacturing operations including the use of Design for Manufacturability princip

les.Implement appropriate HR Strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workfo