Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 Billion global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.
Summary/Objective: The Product Engineering Manager will lead a team of other engineering designers to develop technology solutions for Samtec’s elite customers. This person will be tasked with the challenge of optimizing all our engineering design processes through several existing systems. This individual should be comfortable in design development, sustaining product design, and cradle to grave lifecycle ownership.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 7 – 10 Years’ Experience in a Management role designing interconnects, Switch Design, or Fiber Optic Assemblies.
• Must be a self-starter with strong leadership skills.
• Experience leading and working with technical staff.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated problem solving ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in relating to both internal and external customers.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience in engineering design software (Solidworks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Experience in simulation software (FEA, CFD/thermal modeling, etc) is preferred but not required.
• Candidate MUST have proficiency in all of the following: GD&T, DFM, FMEA, and Six Sigma.
• Willing to travel (including out of the US) for up to 4 weeks per year.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other technical discipline.

• Works directly with marketing and sales to review opportunities and develop engineering cost analysis based on product scopes.
• Work directly with purchasing, quality, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, process engineering, electroplating, suppliers, and other necessary groups as a cross functional team to develop products and solutions.
• Makes significant contributions to design, development, and validation of connector solutions (including but not limited to board, cable, power, high speed, and panel mount products).
• Works hands on to identify problems during new product development and/or when quality concerns arise.
• Adhere to all corporate engineering standards including but not limited to documentation, file management, part modeling, and part simulation.
• Autonomously plans and schedules own daily tasks and develops solutions to problems utilizing formal education and judgment.
• Manage both technical and non-technical people.
• Ability to quickly identify issues, develop, and execute a plan.
• Delegate projects and oversee the progress and engage when required.
• Establish metrics for the group.
  “The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities”