What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President Of Engineering position at Digital Ally Inc?
Description
Job Title:
Vice President of Engineering
Reports To:
President
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Department:
Engineering
Summary:
Plan, direct and manage product development efforts for Digital Ally. Set priorities and product roadmap. Design and architect new products. Manage, support, and provide direction and leadership to Engineering staff. Source and select outside contractors. Manage DA’s patent portfolios.
Accountability, Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop strategic product plans and set product roadmap for the company
- Manage and protect Digital Ally’s intellectual property
- Apply for new patents and manage the existing patents for DA.
- Provides direction and leadership to engineering staff
- Design and architect new products
- Researches and evaluates new technologies and tools
- Provide strategic engineering input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization
- Develop strategic supplier relationships
- Other duties as assigned
Qualification / Skills:
- Strong leadership and a proven track record for timely project delivery, project management, cost control and customer satisfaction
- Strategic thinking
- Intellectual property management
- Strong practical engineering knowledge relevant to the embedded system design and the video technology
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interface closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Production, and Purchasing
- Excellent people skills and team oriented
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Ability to be covered under company vehicle insurance
Education / Experience:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Master of Science degree preferred
- Minimum fifteen (15) years product development experience working with software, firmware, and hardware development teams
- Minimum ten (10) years in technical leadership
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional travel to suppliers, customers, and shows.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- N/A
Digital Ally is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, color, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic or medical condition, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Further, it is our policy to take affirmative action to recruit minority and female employees for any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified. Digital Ally provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the Human Resources department about your interest in employment. Any questions or concerns about this statement can be directed to Digital Ally’s Human Resource Administrator at 913-814-7774.