Design Engineering Manager in Hanahan, South Carolina at UEC Electronic

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide strong leadership and direction to Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and Systems Engineering teams, with a primary focus on lithium-ion power products.
• Serve as a key participant in evaluating emerging technologies and identifying opportunities for future product growth and development.
• Act as the primary technical interface with customers and provide engineering leadership throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead technical specification development, requirements definition, verification and validation planning, and engineering resource management.
• Provide technical leadership and support for proposal preparation, evaluation, and bid strategy activities.
• Own and maintain engineering processes and procedures to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
• Ensure engineering projects comply with UEC quality standards and meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Lead the transition of product designs into manufacturing, with particular emphasis on lithium-ion power products.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of engineering leadership experience with a proven track record in electromechanical control systems and power systems.
• Minimum of three (3) years of personnel management experience.
• Experience in the design and manufacturing of lithium-ion power products.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and bring products successfully from concept through production.
• Strong customer interface and communication skills.

Work Requirements/Condition

• Work performed in a manufacturing and production environment.
• Extended periods of standing may be required; seating is available at all workstations.
• Must be able to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds independently.
• Frequent use of hands for operating equipment, computers, and hand tools.
• May require bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements.
• Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses in designated areas.
• Must wear company-issued smock or ESD-protective garments where required.
• Compliance with all company safety policies and procedures is mandatory.