Job Information
UmbraGroup Thomson Aerospace & Defense (Linear Motion, LLC) Product Engineering Director Saginaw, MI in Saginaw, Michigan
Job Type-Full-time
Description
This position is located in our Saginaw, Michigan facility. This is not a remote position.
The Opportunity
UMBRAGROUP-Thomson Aerospace & Defense (Linear Motion, LLC) is one of two U.S. bases for the Italian-owned UmbraGroup, a visionary operation revolutionizing motion solutions in aerospace, industrial & energy markets. UmbraGroup has been designing & manufacturing precision ball screws & high precision components for the aerospace industry for over 50 years. Worldwide it now supports 18 global aircraft manufacturers & over 60 military, commercial, regional & business jet aircraft programs.
Linear Motion is an intelligent supplier of actuators & ball screws in high-tech markets. Our employees embrace & exemplify the UmbraGroup values of FIRST -- *Focus on the Customer, Innovation, Respect, Social Responsibility & Teamwork. *We value our employees & offer a complete benefit package. If you're looking for a challenge & meaningful role, you're in the right place.
The Role
The Product Engineering Director position requires a strong leader capable of balancing efficient productivity with superior quality. This leader will confer with management on product design in concert with production, planning, and marketing staff. The Director leads discussions on project specifications and procedures, while coordinating new project launches. This position will research the usage of new technology and resources to support product launches, while planning and assessing the feasibility of projects. This leader will also have the opportunity to direct, review, and approve product design and changes, in addition to recruiting employees and leading the engineering team!
The Perks
- Annual Compensation: $130,000 to $160,000
- STI (Short-Term Incentive) Offered
- Paid Time Off: 3 weeks per year
- Paid Holidays: 13 days per year
- Paid Sick Days: 7 days per year
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling, financial and legal services available to the employee and members of their household through a third-party benefit provider.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match available immediately. The matching contribution is 50% of the first 6% of employee contribution.
Requirements
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The Product Engineering Director's responsibilities include:
Leading the development, evaluation and improvements of new product design and product methods.
Solving complex process design and development problems for machining, grinding, special processes, assembly, and test operations.
Designing and modifying tooling and fixturing to ensure efficient production methods.
Implementing lean tools for measurement, management decisions, quoting, and to maximize product potential.
Conferring with management, engineering, and other staff regarding product capabilities, production schedules, and considerations to facilitate production processes.
Analyzing and planning work force utilization.
Creating, maintaining, and fostering a highly motivated work environment which includes leading new product design engineers and emphasizing teamwork within a :::