Engineering Manager - Covert Recruiting

Engineering Manager

Full Time

Onsite - Alameda, CA (Oakland)

$120-170k base

**MUST have engineering skill in a mechanical or electrical engineering environment.

**MUST have experience in leading small, high performing teams in project and program management.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assign and manage tasks for a team of Electrical, Mechanical, and Software/Firmware Engineers.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of various Engineering projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Communicate effectively with customers to understand their needs and provide updates on project status.
• Work closely with the Sales and Marketing Teams to develop and launch new products.
• Develop and propose budgets for engineering projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource allocation.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on project status, achievements, and challenges.
• Oversee Sustaining Engineering activities for remote Manufacturing sites.
• Represent the company at trade shows and conferences to promote our technology and network with industry professionals.
• Facilitate the training and onboarding of new Engineering Team members.
• Identify, manage, and develop talent to maximize individual and team effectiveness.
• Provides training to new and existing staff and supports them in their career goals.
• Lead continual Improvement activities that influence efficiency and cost-saving initiatives through analysis, employee involvement, and toolbox principles.
• Participate in Annual and Long-range planning processes for the division.
• Develop and deliver simplified and robust Engineering plans to ensure long-term success
• Proactively provide oversight and leadership and when appropriate direct the resolution of Engineering issues through local teams to ensure minimal cost and prevent any issues.
• Use effective change management skills to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate change.
• Lead, coach, develop, and influence associates for positive and proactive attitudes, personal accountability, and engagement
• Support, evaluate, and provide feedback on team member performance to goals regularly.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Business Unit Manager

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Leads and develops talent to maximize individual, team, and organizational effectiveness. Fosters a culture of engagement and accountability, cascading vision, and creating goal alignment
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas and plans. Coaches through feedback, development planning, and performance management
• Champion the effective use of change management principles, strategies and techniques to plan, implement and evaluate change.
• Builds a strong pipeline of talent to ensure a diverse high performing organization.
• Lead a change management process to build organizational capability to sell solutions using a consultative approach.
• Identify, develop and monitor development plans for direct reports and high potential leaders.
• Create an organizational structure with accountabilities to ensure a high functioning operational team and change talent when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) with 10 years’ experience in the Semiconductor Industry
• MBA or Masters Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) is preferred
• Excellent communication, written/verbal and interpersonal skills.
• International experience and ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment
• Demonstrated success in talent development - acquisition and development.
• Able to lead people and get results through others.
• Customer centric, always bringing forth the Customer’s perspective.
• Ability to shift priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to partner with leadership and influence strategic initiatives.
• Travel Requirement – international travel <10%