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Organizational Effectiveness\n\nLead performance management activities, including goal setting, development planning, performance feedback, and annual performance reviews.\nDevelop and execute training and skill-development plans to enhance employee capability, productivity, and succession readiness.\nManage staffing activities, including recruitment, selection, promotion, coaching, corrective action, and employee relations matters, in a fair and consistent manner.\nFoster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.\nEnsure compliance with company policies, technology control plans, export control requirements, intellectual property protections, information technology standards, and quality procedures.\nServe as a role model for ethical conduct, professionalism, leadership, quality, customer focus, and business results.\nBuild and maintain a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports employee engagement and organizational success.\n\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE\n\nBS degree or higher in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or equivalent).\n\n15+ years’ experience in optical thin film manufacturing.\n10+ years managing a team of engineers.\nExtensive knowledge of vacuum deposition systems and associated hardware.\nExperience in electrical and mechanical systems.\nExtensive experience in electro-mechanical assembly and troubleshooting.\nComprehensive knowledge of optical engineering specifications and drawings.\nProficient computer skills, experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Email, internet access and the ability to develop tools and/or special applications within these packages.\n\nSKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS\n\nPeople Leader\nBuilding, Developing and Managing a Successful Team\nCustomer Focus\nEstablishing Strategic Direction\n Facilitating Change, Leadership\n Planning and Organizing\nProblem Solving\nDecision Making and Continuous Improvement,\nProfessional and 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