Lead Engineer - Electrical
Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937.What We Offer:Health benefits, including telehealth medical services, Dental & VisionLife, AD&D & Disability (paid for by the company)401K with a company matchSafe & clean work environment (following all CDC guidelines to keep our employees safe!)Essential Duties:Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive mannerSupport proposals, technical write ups, and provides quotes to Sales and BDCompletion of activity on-time and budget while meeting the applicable technical requirementsLead a technical group independentlyDevelop electrical layouts based on specifications/requirementsComplies with the engineering playbook and works to optimize its contentDrives best practices and lessons learnedProactively drives leadership sponsored initiativesManages budgets, costs, and schedule inputs for projects assignedMakes commitments and keeps them.Drives the compliance with design to cost, weight, and manufactureParticipates in and leads technical reviewsHands-on building, fitting, and testing prototypesSupports, communicates, reinforces, and defends the mission, values, and culture of the organizationAdheres to all quality and safety standardsSupports other projects and performs duties as assignedAvailable for travel as requiredCommunicates clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel, the customer, and vendors as requiredEducation/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:BS Engineering from accredited school required;MS Engineering, PE License and/or MBA preferred6 plus years' experience in similar technical role with military and defense applications.Must be able to speak, read and understand EnglishAble to work independently on a weekly basisCompetent technical expertisePossesses effective oral and written communication skillsComfortable with the shop/laboratory and equipmentPossesses quality orientation and high attention to detailPossesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the companyPossesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint is essential). SAP experience a plusPossesses Strong, proven organizational and time management skills.Possesses Strong, proven problem solving and analytical skills.Possesses effective oral and written communication skillsMechanically/Electrically inclined and able to problem solve with little information.Product development experience- concept to production release in a production environment.Ability to offer their own opinions and commentaries while being flexible and responsive to constructive feedback by managers and peers.Application of technical principles/techniques from established practices, as well as a functional knowledge/understanding of electrical engineering processes, techniques, and practices to quickly/accurately perceive the fit, form, function, and manufacturability of design.Possesses ability to create and check Schematics/Wiring DiagramsSolidWorks and Solidwoks Electrical experience required; AutoCAD experience required;In-depth knowledge of ASTM E1851-15, IEEE 299, MIL-STD-285, MIL-STD-188/125, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464.Military/ defense experience preferred.Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this role.This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324(b)(a)(3).Equal Opportunity Employer of protected Veterans, disabled individuals or other individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, age or sexual orientation