Director Engineering at Zetec in Snoqualmie, Washington

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Plans, organizes, and directs the overall engineering activities for the Snoqualmie, WA Center of
Excellence. Supporting the primary electro-mechanical needs of the company for eddy current and
ultrasound product lines including probes and mechanical system, related engineer to order (ETO) and
custom projects.

Functional departments include: Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering,
Project Management and Document Control. The Director of Engineering coordinates the creation,
development, design, improvement and sustaining of company products in conformance with established
programs and objectives. Manages research and development activities and the evaluation of their
potential and practicality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop strategies to meet approved development and financial objectives.
• Develop R&D/product research strategy and direction; identify emerging technologies and their
potential usefulness for Zetec’s Eddy Current and Ultrasound Technology business.
• Support Product Management in providing project estimates on time, schedule, and risk analysis
for roadmap development projects.
• Plan and lead the product development efforts to ensure timelines, technology, budgets, and
resource requirements meet agreed upon requirements.
• Oversee development and maintenance of all production drawings, bill of materials, and
production procedures used by the production teams.
• Interact, coordinate, and collaborate with the Quebec Center of Excellence instrument,
electronics and software leadership and teams.
• Interact with manufacturing, sales, and regulatory representatives to ensure timely transition of
products from development to market launch and to facilitate greater efficiencies and scrap
reduction.
• Assist customers and suppliers in identifying/troubleshooting problems; develop and
recommend solutions that balance the demands for manufacturability and cost.
• Oversee performance of root cause analysis for reported field failures or reported product
reliability issues.
• Develop and mentor direct reports to increase the bench strength and flexibility of the
Engineering function.
• Oversee relevant patent applications and management.
• Organize and maintain appropriate IP documentation files and archives.
• Create, manage, and report engineering department budgets.
• Support Product Managers in financial analysis of the product life cycle.
• Manage contractors, 3rd party providers and contractual agreements.
• Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, direct work.
• Follow all company safety policies and Quality Assurance requirements.
• From time to time extended hours may be required to fulfill the requirements of this position.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and the company.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Oversee a team of 9 Engineers (Snoqualmie and Quebec locations) and a Project Manager
globally.
• Responsible for coordinating employee reviews, setting annual goals and as necessary employee
relations mitigation with the global team, to include but not limited to: rewards, discipline,
complaint resolution and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

• Knowledge of electro-mechanical engineering design practices and processes.
• Solid project/program management skills including milestones, costs and vendor constraints
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; an effective presenter of technical information.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and organization skills.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated creative and effective problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement change.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent work
experience.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in an industrial technology manufacturing and engineering
environment.
• Technical expertise necessary to oversee and direct electronic and mechanical hardware design
and documentation development.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing professional engineering departments.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

 

Why Zetec:

• The city of Snoqualmie is not actually that far off the beaten path; it ends up being a reverse commute from most points in the Puget Sound and is easily accessible just off of I-90/Hwy-18. Google it from your location, it’s not as far as you think.


• And once you get here, know that we balance work with play. There are ample opportunities to engage in activities other than just work. For example, we have an on-site game lounge, gym and fitness classes, healthy snack offerings, birthday breaks (everything in moderation, right?!), Summer BBQs, and more.


• We offer comprehensive benefits spanning medical, prescription, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance, 401(k) + company match, profit-sharing, short-term/long-term disability, and more. Our benefits package also include 10 days of vacation (and increases over time), 11 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, paid volunteer time, tuition assistance, and more.

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