Director Connector Product Development

Samtec; New Albany, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec in New Albany, IN, is seeking a Director of Interconnect Product Development to lead corporate engineering, shape strategic design programs, and ensure product quality and delivery.

You will partner with manufacturing, marketing, quality and regulatory teams, mentor managers, and drive advanced design methods while aligning with company objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience designing products
• 7+ years’ experience leading product or automation engineering global teams
• Knowledge of the connector industry and leading customers
• Experience with 3D design software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Global interaction with engineering teams, suppliers, and customers
• Excellent communication skills (oral/written/presentation) with executives and customers
• Experience with project management software tools

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of new products with responsibility for direction
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align on vision and objectives
• Lead adoption of advanced design and engineering methodologies and evaluation criteria
• Coordinate cross-functional work with manufacturing, marketing, quality, regulatory, and industry teams
• Coach and develop managers and team members to achieve company goals
• Make decisions impacting the engineering organization and the company

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MBA or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 Million 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.

THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED ONSITE AT SAMTEC in NEW ALBANY, IN

Summary/Objective:

The Director of Interconnect Product Development manages and directs corporate engineering for the company.The priorities for this position include strategic planning, product design, quality assurance and problem resolution.The Director of Connector Product Development must execute product design to meet company objectives, partner with management, and develop systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:

• Oversee the direct development of new products with overall responsibility for the direction of assigned areas
• Work with senior leadership to provide insight and project vision for the team with the goal of meeting business objectives
• Lead implementation of advanced design and engineering methodologies, techniques, and evaluation criteria
• Responsible for cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing operations, marketing, sales, quality, regulatory, and industry functions
• Coach and develop managers and team members towards meeting personal and corporate objectives
• Responsible for decisions affecting the success of the engineering organization as well as the overall corporation

“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”

Required Experience:

• 10+ Years’ Experience in Designing Products; preferably in Connectors of Switches.
• 7+ Years’ Experience in Leading Product or Automation Engineering global teams.
• Knowledge of the connector industry and leading customers in the industry
• Experience with Engineering 3D Design software (SolidWorks is preferred)
• Global interaction with engineering teams, suppliers, and customers
• Effective communication skills (oral/written/presentation) as this person will be interacting with Executives on a daily basis and customers on a regular basis.
• Experience with Project Management Software Tools

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent.
• MBA or Masters in Engineering.
• Experience can supplement or replace educational preferences