Vice President - Engineering and Research & Development #10655
Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: MILWAUKIE, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Full Time
JOB SUMMARY:
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<td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelors degree in Engineering * At least 15 years of experience in product design and development in manufacturing, with strong technical level of knowledge required * At least 5 years of management experience required; 15+ years' leadership of a team * Demonstrated experience with design and analysis of test results * Experience reading technical and intellectual property related documents * Proven ability to manage operational and capital expense budgets * Innovation driver, hard charger with creative spark, results-driven with quality commitment and customer focus * Outstanding ability to lead with strong interpersonal skills, motivational skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment * Strong project management skills to evaluate project schedules and provide training as needed * Proven ability to conduct effective risk analysis and balance long-term benefits over short-term costs and variables * Keen ability to balance experience, intuition and analysis * Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills * Proficiency in clearly communicating new technologies as required to management and others who may not have special knowledge * Computer experience using Word, Excel and Outlook JOB DUTIES: * Leadership in the development of strategy and direction of Engineering and R& D group, setting strategic direction in conjunction with marketing and business development functions * Develop technology and innovation strategies; evaluating new technology, processes and materials to improve productivity, lower design and product cost and improve quality * Evaluate new technology, processes and materials to improve productivity, lower design and product cost and improve quality * Motivate, develop and train engineering staff to drive performance and achieve team members' goals as well as company objectives; provide coaching , mentoring, and guidance to direct reports * Liaise with Marketing to support new product development * Develop strategies and implement plans for successful intellectual property capture, review, and harness * Represent The Company as engineering liaison, provide customer feedback, liaison with OEMs/suppliers on engineering matters, provide product liability representation and company representation to product safety/standards organizations EMPLOYER COMMENTS: ** Pass a physical exam after job offer, drug test, and background check </font></td>
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KEY REQUIREMENTS:
99 Months