Director of Electrical Engineering

EVONA, a leading aerospace company in the United States, is currently seeking a highly skilled Director of Electrical Engineering to join our dynamic team. Our mission is to revolutionize the aviation industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages creativity, teamwork, and professional growth.

As the Director of Electrical Engineering, you will be responsible for managing and directing our Avionics and Electronics team at our Houghton, Michigan site. Your primary role will involve overseeing the avionics team, providing technical direction to solve technical problems in production and design efficiently. You will also be tasked with managing non-conforming product resolution and creating engineering resource plans to optimize project staffing. Additionally, you will establish budgets and schedules to lead projects effectively while mentoring less experienced engineers to drive continuous improvements in production systems.

The ideal candidate for this position must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with at least 10 years of experience in development and production programs for complex electronic products. You should have a minimum of 6 years of team management experience along with expertise in EEE parts selection and supply chain considerations. Experience with electronics contract manufacturers, electronic manufacturing processes such as pick-and-place and solder reflow, as well as space electronics design would be advantageous. A willingness to travel up to 25% of the time is required for this role.

If you are a seasoned electrical engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team in the aerospace industry, we encourage you to apply for the Director of Electrical Engineering position at EVONA. This role is ideal for mid-career professionals with extensive experience in managing complex electronic products and driving continuous improvement initiatives within an engineering team. Join us in shaping the future of aviation technology!

• 10 years of experience with development and production programs for complex electronic products
• 6+ years of team management experience
• Experience with EEE parts selection and supply chain considerations
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related degree
• Experience with electronics contract manufacturers either as a customer or an employee
• Experience with space electronics and radiation tolerant design and qualification testing

• Direct and manage avionics team
• Direct team members who oversee electronics manufacturing partners
• Support electronics production, including managing non-conforming product resolution
• Establish budgets and schedules to help scope and lead projects

• Avionics team management
• Electronics manufacturing oversight
• Technical problem-solving in production and design
• Engineering resource planning
• Project staffing optimization

Seniority Level: Senior Level

• Director

Job Functions: Engineering

• Management
• Manufacturing

Industries : Aviation & Aerospace

• Electronics
• Manufacturing