Principal Engineering Design

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. To 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 VA.
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 production.
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 systems.
Ensure the development of Design & Engineering solutions for diversified industry segment covering a wide range of products and volume mixes.
Ensure budget, schedules and performance indicators meet corporate guidelines.
Develop and continuously improve people, methods, systems, processes and metrics in a complex and rapidly changing environment to improve customer satisfaction.
Organize and lead reviews to ensure projects are delivered on time, as per cost targets and within quality specifications.
Partner with Operations leaders to ensure Engineering & Design activities are well integrated with manufacturing operations including the use of Design for Manufacturability principles.
Typically 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 switchgear
Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.
$Production Engineering
Relocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only
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