Job Description

The Senior Engineering Director will head the engineering team, driving the creation and deployment of innovative optical communication solutions. This role oversees the entire engineering lifecycle at the northern site, ensuring alignment with the company\'s strategic objectives.

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with corporate goals and industry trends.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams, solving complex engineering challenges.
• Innovation: Stay updated on industry advancements and technologies to drive innovation within the engineering team.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Ensure seamless product transitions and improvements.
• Design Optimization: Implement design for manufacturability (DFM) programs to enhance yield, cycle time, and quality.
• Performance Analysis: Conduct thorough performance analysis to identify and address design and process issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and coordinate improvement programs to meet financial targets and enhance operational efficiency.
• Process Optimization: Initiate projects to optimize assembly processes and achieve world-class performance.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the execution of assembly, debug, process, and product transfer activities.
• General Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Growing and expanding business|Newly created role

• Education: Bachelor\'s degree or Master\'s degree in E&E Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years in engineering management, with a focus on optical communications or related technologies, at least 5 years in management capacity.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing engineering teams. Technical leadership and management experiences in managing a diverse engineering team.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of optical systems, fiber optics, and telecommunications technologies.
• Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

The company is a global leader in providing advanced technology solutions for a variety of industries. They specialize in developing and manufacturing communication components, and other optics related product. Their technology is used in various sectors, including industrial manufacturing, communications, electronics, and scientific research. The company is known for its innovation, expertise, and commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions to its customers.

• Newly created role to strategically align with business\'s expansion plans & capabilities
• Attractive benefits & long term career plan

Michael Page