Engineering Manager - St. Petersburg, United States - Hine Automation

Description

Hine Automation designs and manufactures vacuum, atmospheric automation systems and robotic components. Our team has been designing products for more than 30 years and serving our customers since 2009. We Specialize in semiconductor automation for silicon and compound III-V or II-VI materials, tape frames, photomask and reticles, and solar and flat panel displays.

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager who can manage all engineering activities within the engineering department. Implement and maintain overall engineering standards, objectives and initiatives using schedules. Confront and solve performance/operational issues to improve product efficiency and reliability. Lead and develop the engineering team. Provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. You will be capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and leads engineering department
• Identifies and develops required engineering competencies required to achieve company objectives
• Hires, trains, and mentors other engineers and supporting staff
• Writes performance reviews, holds 1-2-1s and solves internal issues
• Confers with Senior Management
• Leads & assists others in the analysis of engineering issues and develop viable, proactive solutions to problems in Engineering, Manufacturing and in the Field
• Coordinate and direct projects including creating schedules and detailed plans to accomplish set goals to ensure timely and accurate completion of engineering projects
• Implement engineering design standards and establishes criteria related to drafting, standards and general practices
• Organizes, plans, and executes projects & activities to meet customer or market needs
• Ensures the quality and technical accuracy of product engineering work
• Reviews and is part of the approval process on new or modified product designs
• Drafts and/or reviews proposals and reports for customers
• Continuously improves business processes and practices related to the engineering function
• Establishes detailed plans and schedules to accomplish departmental objectives
• Manages budget and related expenses per department requirements within corporate guidelines
• Manages outsource engineering service providers
• Assures compliance with all Hine standards, policies, practices, etc.
• Maintains a clean safe work environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineering department consisting of mechanical, electrical and software engineers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related discipline, and
• Minimum five years related experience, with minimum two years recent supervisory experience
• Must possess a valid driver's license, clean driving record, major credit card (for business travel), and passport

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proven ability to lead and develop an engineering team
• Ability to systematically solve and lead others in the solution of technical problems
• Ability to communicate effectively: internally and externally, with co-workers, vendors and customers, as required
• Ability to compile and analyze technical data, write reports, and present technical information to various groups
• Proficient in CAD (Inventor preferred), and Microsoft Office software applications
• Ability to interpret technical journals and papers, and other related material
• Working knowledge of Design for Six Sigma principles
• Working knowledge of product technology is preferred
• Semiconductor equipment
• Vacuum equipment
• Robotics