Mechanical Design Engineering Manager

Lead and manage the electrical engineering department, focusing on recruitment, team development, and performance management. Oversee the design and development of equipment products while managing departmental costs and business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and hire team members for Electrical Engineering Department
• Communicate criteria to recruiters for Design Engineering position candidates
• Monitor team member turnover and identify key factors for improvement
• Create and validate training curriculum in area of responsibility
• Coach and mentor Electrical Design Engineering staff
• Create and manage succession plans for Design Engineering functions
• Establish clear measurable goals and objectives for individual and team results
• Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to team members
• Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and organizational goals
• Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused in times of crises
• Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently
• Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the department
• Develop an understanding of the Workcell business strategy as it pertains to Design Services
• Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems
• Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends
• Prepare timely forecasts for the department
• Provides direction on design and development activities to improve, modify or design new equipment products and processes
• Oversees key projects, processes, and performance reports, data and analysis
• Selects, develops, trains, and supervises staff
• Develops, determines, and implements policies, procedures, and programs

Requirements

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• High performance orientation, detail orientation, market knowledge, and sound judgment
• Ability to build and leverage partnerships, implement change, and manage projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and e-mail skills
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages in an integrated system such as SAP
• Demonstrated expertise and hands-on experience in one or multiple products of Server, Storage, and Data Center Switch systems

Key Skills