Director Connector Product Development

Summary/Objective

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 Million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Oversee the direct development of new products with overall responsibility for the direction of assigned areas
• Work with senior leadership to provide insight and project vision for the team with the goal of meeting business objectives
• Lead implementation of advanced design and engineering methodologies, techniques, and evaluation criteria
• Responsible for cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing operations, marketing, sales, quality, regulatory, and industry functions
• Coach and develop managers and team members towards meeting personal and corporate objectives
• Responsible for decisions affecting the success of the engineering organization as well as the overall corporation

Required Experience

• 10+ Years’ Experience in Designing Products; preferably in Connectors of Switches
• 7+ Years’ Experience in Leading Product or Automation Engineering global teams
• Knowledge of the connector industry and leading customers in the industry
• Experience with Engineering 3D Design software (SolidWorks is preferred)
• Global interaction with engineering teams, suppliers, and customers
• Effective communication skills (oral/written/presentation) as this person will be interacting with Executives on a daily basis and customers on a regular basis
• Experience with Project Management Software Tools

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent
• MBA or Masters in Engineering