Design Engineering Director

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and self-driven candidate qualified for the position of Senior Director Common Services to manage the market leading Switching Network Hardware Design Group. The successful candidate will lead a design and development group and will be responsible for engineering assignments related to hardware products as well as systems including development of new products, updates to existing products or sustaining current products. The candidate will be working closely with Product Marketing, Procurement, and Software teams to drive product definitions. Duties will include research, evaluation, development and application of new processes as well as methods in development of new or sustaining products. The candidate will be responsible for establishing and conducting testing routines, developing or executing project plans, budgets, schedules and documentation of work and test results. The candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of hardware and all aspects of hardware development. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the group. (#LI-LZ1#)

Detailed Description

Provides innovative solutions to unusually complex and sensitive problems requiring ingenuity and creativity
● Serve as technical consultant and technical leader
● Evaluates work and communicates progress toward career development as well as goals
● Engage with customers and suppliers on and product roadmaps and support.
● Participates in corporate strategy development through advocacy for programs and projects within their technical area
● Communicates progress toward projects and program goals
● Leads development strategies and implements operational policies and directives.
● Develops and provides challenging and tracks assignments and deliverables.
● Strong knowledge and application of engineering concepts
● Able to manage engineering experts in mechanical, thermal, EMC, and CAD
● In-depth knowledge of industry standards, Safety and quality standards
● Work with suppliers and partners to manage design, validation, qualification, and fabrication of complex hardware platforms.
● Strong ability to lead, motivate and direct a workgroup
● Strong communication skills
● Proficiency in hardware systems environments and detail oriented
● Strong organizational skills
● Cross-Functional capabilities
● Customer focused
● Able to adapt to change

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

● 15+ years of experience in HW Product Development, in the fields such as Mechanical design, thermal design etc
● Requires 4+ years managerial/leadership experience
● Highly self-motivated with a strong multidisciplinary background.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

● Successful track record bringing products to market.

Typical Experience

15 years or above working experience

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or above in Engineering

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.