Senior Manager, Product Development Engineering

[Company / Industry] Connectivity and Sensor Solutions / Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

[Position] Senior Manager and Team Leader of Production Development Engineering

[Function] Product development / Engineering

[Reporting Line] Engineering Director, USA

[Employment Type] Permanent

[Compensation] TBD

[Location] Suwon, Korea

[Consultant in charge] Simon S. Kim

Company Description:

Global player in Connectivity and Sensor Solutions

JOB DESCRIPTION:

[Functional Responsibilities]

• Lead a team of product development engineers responsible for antenna designs for wireless systems and IoT devices. Designs will be focused on different protocol including BLE, WiFi, GNSS, Cellular, etc.

• Achieve necessary technical performance and design to unit cost targets by exercising a system level understanding of customer application, industry standards, and antenna design/concepts.

• Collaborate on detail product requirements, oversee the RF simulation, development of design(s), analysis, testing and certification for the antenna products or IoT subsystems/devices.

• Drive project execution and cross functional collaboration. Formulate project execution plans - Schedule, budget, and risk handling efforts. Establish resource plans.

• Develop platform approach to design solutions for future products. Detail understanding of the LDS, stamping, plating, molding and assembly processes required to manufacture antenna products.

• Facilitate communications with internal and external (customer) teams to aid in defining product features and timing. Act as a technical partner and provide support to sales/FAE teams. Attend/support customer meetings and site visits.

[Leadership Job Responsibilities]

• Effectively lead a growing global team of 15+ product development engineers. Model and foster desired core values and behaviors.

• Set relevant and actionable performance goals for your team aligned to the BU strategy with a focus on developing capabilities and increasing efficiency and productivity.

• Build a high performing and diverse team by ensuring the right talent is matched to the right roles, selecting high performing talent to close talent gaps and strengthen the team, and building a diverse team where different perspectives and cultures are valued.

• Drive the team to achieve business results through effective communication, delegation and decision making, performance management, and employee engagement.

• Build a strong talent pipeline with a clear focus on succession planning and talent development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer science, or information technology is required. Having a dual bachelor’s degree in business or MBA is a plus.

• Industry knowledge in the IoT space required. Understanding of wireless communications, IoT ecosystem, antenna manufacturing, and high-tech industry preferred.

• 8+ years in a product development role and 3+ years in engineering leadership

• Hands on knowledge of antenna simulation, design and testing.

• Prior experience leading engineering projects.

• Familiarity with wireless system architecture and products a plus.

• Professional in RF simulation with CST/HFSS and antenna pattern test.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, manage and inspire a diverse global team located in multiple regions and spread across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Proven ability to translate business strategy into meaningful action plans.

• Must be able to effectively work with people of all levels, cultures and functional backgrounds.

• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with a proven track record of forging excellent relationships across organizations and with senior management.

• Demonstrated results in driving efficiency and productivity in an organization; Six Sigma and Lean methodology experience a plus.

• Strong business acumen with a thorough understanding of the interdependencies across the RF and mechanic engineering, operations, plant manufacturing, and product management functions.

If you are interested, please contact simon.kim@rp4rp.com +82-2-6123-0100