Electrical Engineering Manager- Hearing Devices at JOHNSON HEALTH TECH TRADING INC

Village of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Product Development, Communication, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Design Review, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Hearing Aid Design, Resource Management, Innovation

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Description Position Overview The Electrical Engineering Manager- Hearing Devices leads a global development team to design, build, & deliver the next generation of hearing aid products. Works alongside industry experts, audiologists, product marketing, industrial design, design quality assurance, and global manufacturing partners to take products from idea through to production. Maintains close surveillance of product development to ensure designs and test results match the technological specifications and end use requirements. Evaluates feasibility of design, manufacturing, profitability, competitiveness, marketing potential, etc. and makes recommendations. Responsibilities Personnel: • Assists Vice President Global Research and Development in attracting and hiring top engineering talent • Provides work direction to engineers • Train and mentor staff in product development processes • Coach engineers to maximize KPI scores Key Component and Product Development: • Product specification review and communication with cross-functional team to set development plan • Translation of product requirements into actionable technical development tasks • Lead the technical engineering, design, and development • Assist development team in working through any roadblocks with deliverables • Monitors resource use by participating in project sign offs at critical phase gates • Communication window for global technical development teams Project Engineering: • Lead team on multiple projects through key component and product development processes • Follow all phase gate deliverables and ensure completion to company standards • Daily interaction with global product marketing, engineering, supplier, manufacturing, and quality teams • Execution of design to specification, manage team to meet schedule and cost requirements Production support: • Review quality and test data, perform product sample reviews and make design decisions, support value-add / value-engineer opportunities for cost and manufacturing efficiency • Train global teams on design and functional requirements Requirements Education: • A bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Engineering • Advanced degree in engineering a plus Experience: • 5 years of successful and demonstratable technical leadership • 5 years of project engineering or project management in complex electrical hardware and system development • 10 years of professional experience in electrical hardware design • Proficiency reading and understanding patents • Well-qualified candidates will possess working knowledge of hearing aid architecture and design Other Requirements: • Ability and willingness to travel both internationally and domestically (approximately 4x/year), communicate with global teams during non-business hours • Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals • Ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Skills Interpersonal & Communication: • Can work with a diverse group of people, superior communicator, act as teacher and motivator • Strong feel for what internal and external customers require • Always ready to dig in to assist Initiative: • No-compromise attitude in achieving targets • Innovative yet skeptical of unproven technology; Visionary yet practical Organization: • Skilled in planning, organizing resources, and establishing priorities for work assignments for optimum results • Able to handle multiple projects Problem Solving: • Ability to creatively solve problems and utilize internal resources to accomplish tasks • Individual judgment and effective analytical skills are required to deal with situations that may arise and require effective resolution Attitude: • Able to maintain positive attitude under stress • Great demeanor, ability to have fun, and has interest in building a strong culture and high performing team • Assertiveness and resourcefulness • Desire to be challenged Technical: • Well-rounded engineering experience including analog and digital hardware design, microcontrollers, digital communications, wired and wireless communication Benefits: We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include: · Health & Dental Insurance · Company paid Life Insurance · 401(k) · Paid Time Off benefits · Product discounts · Wellness programs EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability #ZR

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineering Manager leads a global development team to design and deliver hearing aid products, ensuring that designs meet specifications and requirements. They also assist in hiring talent, mentor staff, and manage multiple projects through development processes.