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:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 policiesOverall leadership and design responsibility for software systems / processes / strategiesReview and generate software specificationsFunction as both technical and administrative team leaderOversee design, implementation and testing of softwareMaintain product source repositories and build proceduresProvide customer support for composites programming productsCollaborate with several inter-related, multi-disciplinary departmentsWork closely with other team members and customer representatives to improve system performanceEducations/Certifications:B.S. degree from a 4-year college or university; M.S. or M.B.A. degree preferredExperience:7+ years background in software design and project leadership, with at least 3 years of supervisory responsibilityExperienced in building and leading a team of engineersWorking knowledge of all production-related processes, from order entry to installationExperience with Visual Studio IDE, C/C++, MS Windows and OOD is requiredExperience with C#, XML Schema, DB/SQL, IPC and Mercurial or GIT is preferredExperience with 3D CAD, CATIA V5, JIRA, machine tool post processors and industrial robot programming are a plusSkills:Relationship building with all management levels relative to business plans; regular contact with customers, suppliers, and/or government representativesCommunication 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 issuesDecision making skills with ability to change courses based upon developing conditions. Works with facts, making sound technical judgmentsMaintains 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 preferredIdeal candidate will have prior experience in GUI/HMI development, MS Visual Studio, Java NetBeans, Java Swing, DB/SQL, C/C++ and C# proficiencyBenefits:Employer-paid Life, Disability & High-deductible health plans401(k) and HAS accountsLow-cost Dental, Vision and Premium medical plansVoluntary accident, Critical illness, Hospital, ID Theft and supplemental plansPaid holidays and paid time offFlexibility and work-life balanceMinimal travel required (less than 5%)