Engineering Manager - Magnetics

Company Overview

Come and work with us the “TT Way” which means we do the right thing, bring out the best in each other, achieve more together, champion expertise and get the job done…well! With approximately 5000 colleagues we operate from 28 locations around the world. Building the expertise of our people is critical to the future success of our organization.

TT Electronics is a global provider of engineered electronics. We collaborate with customers in the transportation, industrial, medical, and aerospace and defense markets, providing them with engineering expertise and support through a global network of specialists and world class facilities. As a responsible employer we encourage all our people to “give something back” by supporting the local communities in which we operate.

TT Electronics’ Olathe, Kansas facility, is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of custom magnetic products and assemblies. The Olathe-based site has 65 years’ experience in the design and development of unique harsh-environment solutions for mission-critical applications.

Our dedicated teams are driven by collaboration and innovation to deliver engineering-led products supporting key applications including power conversion, actuation and control systems where our solutions support a broad range of globally recognized major aerospace and defense platforms across air, land and sea.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Job Summary

Magnetic Engineer leader that functions as a working leader on moderate to complex parts, projects and assemblies requiring innovative and original solutions.

Key Responsibilities include

• Proficiency with all Senior Design Engineer tasks.
• Works on designs for complex Magnetic Electrical, and Manufacturing projects and assemblies.
• Reviews Design Engineer I & II work. May monitor Sr. Design Engineer work.
• Identifies the need for manufacturing fixtures.
• Completes more complex projects and assemblies, and is responsible for final quote outcome.
• Solves difficult technical and manufacturing problems of a product-wide nature.
• Anticipates technical and manufacturing problems with new product and assembly design.
• Identify & participate in creating processes within the MRP/ERP system.
• Must have proficient engineering writing skills to Create work instructions for EEU’s and production level parts approve work instructions by manufacturing engineers.
• Designs simple fixtures if necessary.
• Manages product and project design process from concept to execution.
• Researches and evaluation of materials and manufacturing processes related to design, as well as research and evaluate new product design methods.
• Leads cost and waste reduction programs and serve as a technical resource.
• Possesses a high level of proficiency in DFMEA and PFMEA processes, and possesses the ability to be a technical expert for both.
• Provides leadership and training as required in a team atmosphere.
• Partners with sales team and program management for new business development.
• Works with outside customers in regards to specific design work and new design requests, and ability to help with problem resolution of specific to general natures.
• Gives effective presentations to customers for external consumption.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Core Requirements

• BSEE or equivalent. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in specific product design may be required.
• 10 to 15 years’ experience with at least 5 years at a Senior Design Engineer level.
• 3-5 years of previous leadership for an engineering team.
• Proficiencies lean manufacturing.
• Ability to exercise comprehensive latitude and technical judgment and initiative in setting and interpreting goals.
• Capable of understanding and working with electronic circuits.
• Capable of using computer design software, such as Inventor or Autocad and analysis software.
• Meets vision requirements specified by quality management system.
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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