R&D Manager, RF & Microwave Products - Smiths Interconnect

About Smiths Interconnect:

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

• Establishes local department goals in conjunction with site management, manufacturing team, and Global Engineering Director.
• Develops a long-term technology roadmap in the field of RF components (RF filters, isolators and circulators, power dividers and combiners, Multi-functional assemblies, etc.) focused on innovation in materials, manufacturing processes and product designs.
• Leads employees using a performance management and development process that provides an overall context and framework to engage employee contribution with goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning.
• Manages resource capacity including assignments, training, leave management, telecommuting and administers continuous performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the local department.
• Develops and manages technical core competencies within attributed portfolio of products.
• Leads the development/enhancement of new/existing manufacturing processes and coordinates troubleshooting processing problems and makes decisions to correct.
• Manages and reviews analyses of activities, budgets, costs, and forecast to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Prepares periodic operating reports highlighting innovation, team performance and resilience. 
• Prepares proposals to broaden and/or deepen core competencies biased towards top-line growth.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to plan and execute appropriate staffing decisions to create/sustain technical competitiveness.
• Works with Operations to implement manufacturing process into new design, technology and product development.
• Collaborates with Operations on the development/enhancement of new/existing manufacturing processes and aids troubleshooting processing problems and makes recommendations to correct.
• Works with Operations to implement manufacturing process into new design, technology and product development.  Assures new designs are manufacturable to meet business needs.
• Develops and maintains effective budgetary controls.
• Monitors progress of projects, confer with engineers, and review status to see that development is progressing according to schedule and directing the engineering staff in their professional development.
• Compliance and participation in all Smiths EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements.
• Works with external collaborators (e.g. universities) when warranted to support long term technical roadmap, and manages IP stemming out of these partnerships.

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; significant experience in engineering management; strong engineering management abilities in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills who defines strategic issues clearly and proven ability to effectively delegate and lead.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of engineering.
• Curiosity and ability to learn and expand into new technical areas.
• A team player with strong organizational skills and ability to proactively interface with the senior leadership team.
• Ability to organize work to achieve maximum efficiency and ability to prioritize and plan to achieve set goals along with successfully evaluating strategic options and opportunities.
• Ability to make decisions on challenging matters and exhibit sound judgment skills.
• Ability to write concise reports, highlight issues, and make recommendations.
• Willing and able to identify and support change and continuous improvement in own environment.

Why Smiths Interconnect?

• Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group, a global engineering leader, you’ll be working on ground-breaking technologies that make a difference in industries that are shaping the future.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
• Innovative Culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team, where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
• Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and performance-related incentives.
• Location: Dundee is an exciting city with a growing tech sector and vibrant cultural scene, making it a great place to live and work.

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