Antenna Director of Engineering - (US-MI-Albion - 49224)

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
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This position entails working in a High Tech, State of the art facility in a fast paced, modern and fascinating atmosphere. Our self contained facility contains spacious manufacturing, machining and design space, as well as an anechoic chamber for in-house test and measurements.

The select candidate will posses 10+ years of experience in Supervising and Managing of the Manufacturing end of our antenna and Controls product line.

You will wear multiple hats in this department, and have a variety of tasks to perform, such as:

* Managing the pursuit of the antenna products business to include developing and implementing marketing plans, developing customers, and supervising bid and proposal efforts. In addition, you will achieve planned awards and
* implement an antenna strategic plan, including the coordination of antenna control systems efforts with your team.
* Oversee the development of a program plan and critical milestones.
* Provide overall leadership and direction to Program team by setting role and performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and performance appraisals
* Meet company and customer requirements. Drive Timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations
* Ensure program-wide focus on safety, reliability, cost and schedule

The Engineering Director must have the ability to manage multiple people and projects simultaneously. He/she is required to maintain the mechanical engineering department, perform reviews and take disciplinary actions when required. The Engineering Director is responsible for maintaining equipment and establishing maintenance schedules. The Engineering Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining department procedures and documentation.

* Minimum 10 years in antenna products. Preferably with Earth Station Antennae
* Demonstrate increasing levels of responsibility.
* Proven skills in Mechanical design and supervision.
* Customer and vendor interface skills are important
* Understanding of antenna Control systems would be useful, but is not mandatory.
* The successful candidate will be a key senior member of the division involved with ground terminals, including business development, proposal generation, systems engineering, and project engineering.
* Strong verbal and writing skills
* Proven hands-on implementation experience with ground terminals
* Team player and leader

Some travel is required

We manufacture a complete line of commercial antenna systems. Sizes range from 60 cm to 12 meters. DBS/DTH configurations, Receive-only applications for broadcast, CATV, and education, and transmit/receive VSAT antennas. We are proud to offer an ever growing line of Ku, Ka, and C-Band transmit/receive antennas and feeds, as well as SNG mobile units and Flyaway transportables. Our VSATs have been awarded numerous type-approvals by Intelsat, Eutelsat, Europe*Star and more. We are a one-stop source for all satellite equipment. We carry all the top brands of C and Ku-Band transmitter (BUC) equipment.

We offer Great benefits. Apply for this position if you seek a challenging Long Term Career Opportunity with room for growth in a company that will recognize and reward you for your achievements.

Equal Opportunity Employment techniques are practiced here.