POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Acoustical Engineering is responsible for overseeing the Acoustical Engineering function in developing, releasing, and maintain acoustical products according to MiTek business needs. Establishes policies and procedures that produce high-quality acoustical designs.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Acoustical Engineering or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or Master’s in Engineering

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in leading engineering teams, solving complex problems in enterprise offerings, analyzing challenges, and establishing strategies and processes for resolutions
• 10+ years of experience leading senior professionals, including managers and architects
• 10+ years of experience with commercial and/or pro audio products
• Experience with DSP (Digital Signal Processing) tuning preferred
• Experience with APQP development preferred

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient with all MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)
• Experience with SolidWorks 3D CAD is a plus
• Proficient understanding of MLSSA, LEAP, LMS, EASRA, TEF, Audio Precision Software, and Klippel
• Ability to learn MiTek’s internal systems and other programs as needed

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient experience of vibration theory, structural mechanics, and failure analysis of materials
• Proficient experience of materials used in audio manufacturing
• Willing to travel on a periodic basis internationally
• Extensive experience with acoustics, noise control, and acoustical modeling
• Requires advanced skill with hand-tool utilization including wrenches, screw drivers, drills and metal shears
• Proficient experience with calibrated measuring devices including vernier caliper, micrometers and electronic multimeters
• Excellent project management skills
• Comfortable with multiple, simultaneous responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead acoustical development team to develop, document, and maintain products.
• Participate actively in the acoustical development process to drive on-time release date commitments.
• Responsible for overall acoustical architecture.
• Assist acoustical development team in attaining optimal team performance by removing technical obstacles.
• Develop and manage Acoustical Engineering designs utilizing standard development tools.
• Work effectively with Product Managers and Project Managers to ensure delivery against agreed priorities.
• Stimulate hiring, career plans, training as well as performance reviews for the Acoustical Engineering team.
• Review all documents related to Product requirements and participate in product brainstorming sessions.
• Responsible to analyze, design, develop and support all acoustical products.
• Provide employee coaching, mentoring, development, and team building.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Ensure the team’s adherence to the MiTek M7 development gate system.
• Build lean, technically strong, accountable, fearless, high-performing teams that can collaborate and challenge each other to produce the best outcome.
• Create, implement, and maintain a continuous improvement plan for acoustical development.
• Ensure that technology standards and best practices are maintained across the organization.
• Drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the development team.
• Establish clear organizational structures and succession plans aligned with appropriate responsibilities, accountabilities, and personal development for all development staff in line with anticipated growth.
• Ensure proper maintenance and provisioning of the acoustical lab and equipment.
• Manage all Acoustical Engineering budget and resource allocation.
• Manage joint development with 3rd party vendors as well as outsourced development.
• Hire engineers and coordinate their training.
• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as may be reasonably expected of the role and as necessary to achieve the objectives of the acoustical teams and MiTek goals.