Job Description

SUMMARY:   

We are looking for a Sr. Engineering Program Manager to lead our development teams to create new commercial thermal imaging products. In this role you will be responsible for leading the design and development of products that fulfill customer, manufacturing, and market requirements. You will work closely with sales, marketing product management, engineering development, and production teams throughout the product life cycle process. Additionally, the Engineering Program Manager will be responsible for maintaining program logistics (requirements, schedules, deliverables, documentation, status dashboards, etc.) for projects assigned. Qualified candidates must have outstanding organizational skills and attention to details, with an ability to multi-task in a dynamic team environment. Previous experience working in a technical field is required. This position will report directly into the VP of Engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         The Engineering Program Manager will lead all development activities with overall organizational responsibility for project success.

·         Create and maintain detailed requirements, schedules, and deliverables, decomposed into hardware, software, compliance, reliability, and manufacturability sub-requirements.

·         Work with cross-functional teams daily to resolve issues and advance projects forward.

·         Track and manage issues/risks by working with internal and outside team members and stakeholders.

·         Document project decisions and provide cross-functional communication.

·         Update project status dashboards for management review.

·         Create, collect, and organize documentation from project initiation through closure.

·         Capture lessons learned and provide feedback into the product development process.

·         Ensure project execution follows the New Product Development process.

·         Serve as primary engineering project interface with customers and 3rd party development partners.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

·         Knowledge of electrical/mechanical/optical/software product development and associated manufacturing.

·         Knowledge of standard project management software and tools (scope, schedule, work management, etc.).

·         Knowledge in infrared systems, analysis, measurements, and testing desired.

·         Ability to make decisions, and effectively lead tasks and meet challenging deadlines.

·         Ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with others.

·         Ability to train, mentor, and influence the work of others in a positive way.

·         Ability to multi-task in a rapid paced environment.

·         Strong sense for self-direction with the ability to work under limited supervision.

·         Strong communication abilities, both verbally and written.

Qualifications

·         Bachelors of Science degree (BS) in Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field with at least 5 years professional engineering program management experience.  In unique cases, extensive work experience can substitute for BS degree requirements.

Additional Information

This position offers a hybrid of work from home and work from remote. Must live in  Santa Barbara County within commuting distance.