Senior Manager Engineering

Job Description

Product Design, Technical/Sustaining Engineering, Project Management, and end to end NPI / product life cycle management. In conjunction with the BU's leadership, the role will be responsible for the BU's underlying growth to outperform our market sectors, generate cash conversation >100%, target 6 inventory turns, efficient use of our assets and capital targeting >16% R.O.C.E and achieve headline operating profitability >18 - 20%. To drive NPI Vitality performance measured as revenue from products launched in the last three years to equal or >30% as a percentage of revenue.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads by example by contributing and promoting a safe and healthy work environment & consistently demonstrates company values.
• Provides and/or develops literature requests, data and information requirements, application information, proposal support for new opportunities and meetings to both internal and external customers.
• Owner of technical core competencies within product line and facilitator to ensure these technologies are leveraged across the wider organization to deliver profitable growth.
• Ensures accuracy, control and security of regional product team leaders to ensure the documentation and associated systems including change management.
• Lead the mechanization and automation of our manual operations to reduce touches and improve operational efficiencies in all business processes where applicable.
• Drives results with Operational teams on the creation and improvement of manufacturing processes and suppliers.
• Collaborates with all departments to deploy company process and utilizes business productivity tools. Identifies and executes changes for VAVE improvement with inventory optimization in mind.
• Partners with Human Resources to plan and execute appropriate staffing decisions to create/sustain technical competitiveness.
• Organize yearly and monthly plans for project commitment, budget, schedule adherence, and cost targets.
• Develop and influence product roadmap and strategy through market intelligence and voice of customer to ensure business profitability.
• Manage system of supplier/partnerships for efficient project delivery Build proposals and business cases that inspire investment and product line growth
• Provide data and perspective to both short/long-term product and technology development planning • Create and execute actions plans to ensure KPI's and commitments are met including product line revenue and profitability.
• Work with the product line managers to ensure strategy alignment and support of overall product delivery.
• Support the development of customer relationship with emphasis on key accounts and strategic partnerships
• Engage other RD&T teams to propagate best practices and share lessons learned.
• Ensures accuracy, control and security of product designs, documentation and associated systems including design change management and ERP.
• Cocreates and articulates value proposition, brand positioning and technology leadership to all stakeholders.
• Performs a leadership role in strategic planning on both a short term and long term (3+ year) horizon with focus on increasing product and service competitiveness.
• Conducts business and technical briefings for senior and top management and for external representatives.
• Creates, manages and reviews analyses of activities, budgets, costs, and forecast to determine progress toward stated goals, team performance and objectives.
• Demonstrates broad commercial and technical knowledge of portfolio to build world class technical expertise. IE 3D printing, FEA, mechanization etc.
• Manages resource capacity including assignments, training, leave management, telecommuting and administers continuous performance review program to ensure effectiveness, development compliance, and equity within the organization.
• Activities or special programs requested by Global Engineering Manager

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual

• University Degree (BS degree Electrical Engineering) required / Master's degree in Science or Engineering is preferred coupled with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Metric oriented
• People development
• Ownership
• Decisive
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in the English language.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• There is a requirement that this role will require some lifting, where applicable the Company will provide suitable lifting equipment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on avg 25%.
• Understands export control, fair trade and anti-bribery/corruption law.
• Understands evolving business needs may modify responsibilities.

Abilities:

• Highly competent in design of RF subsystems, backplane and PCB connectors.
• Experience in software analysis of electro/mechanical systems.
• General educational, experience, competency and behavioral requirements defined by job architecture.
• Effective communicator and leader. Makes commitments and delivers on promises.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. duplicate
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of customers, leaders, employees and the general public.
• Knowledge of regional specific specifications, standards and certification requirements.
• Experience with invention disclosures and associated process.
• Knowledge 3D modeling software or equivalent, FEA (mechanical, electrical, thermal) analysis

Experience with Six Sigma or equivalent LEAN tools Travel %: 0-25%

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About Smiths Interconnect

Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that ensure high speed, secure connectivity of critical applications in the defence, aerospace, communications and industrial markets. Our microwave technology is used in radar, communication and surveillance systems that are mission-critical and operate in extreme environments in aerospace and defence. Our microwave components and connectors ensure optimal performance, durability and safety of space satellites. Our semi-conductor test products are used to test highly sophisticated semi-conductors and electronic circuits in communication systems, gaming products and computing devices. Our in-flight antenna systems give passengers internet connectivity gate-to-gate on planes around the world. Our connector and cable solutions ensure reliability of critical medical equipment, and safe operation of trains and transport systems.One of five divisions of Smiths Group, Smiths Interconnect employs over 2000 people. We have a global presence selling our products in over 50 countries with manufacturing facilities in nine countries and offices across North America, Europe and Asia.