Head of Engineering

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

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Job Summary

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.

What a typical day looks like:

• 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.
• Partner with other leaders to establish objectives and action plans.
• 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.
• Provide technical and strategic guidance to subordinate directors to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
• 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.
• Implement appropriate HR Strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team,

• 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

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• 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 base pay range for this position is provided below. 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.

$157,000.00 USD - $215,900.00 USD Annual

Job Category

Production Engineering

Relocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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