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The mission of the Produce Line, within the R&D department is:

· Design, develop and manufacture increasingly innovative, high-performance and reliable industrial technological solutions (i.e., those that can be mass-produced and easily assembled) at the best overall cost for Lectra and in line with our environmental and social responsibilities.

· Maintain the installed base of plotters and cutters of different generations installed worldwide

· Prepare the future of our offering.

The teams are driven by a common approach: progress at all levels, through continuous improvement, in a Lean development perspective. Our strategy is to bring value to our customers and to optimize their satisfaction in the long term: our solutions are positioned on a high-end segment: high technology, high added value and quality.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Electrical Engineering Manager manages a team of 2-4 people in Tolland (Connecticut) dedicated to cutting room machine developments (“Produce line”). As a manager he coordinates with the Electrical Engineering Director to allocate local resources to the projects, plan and lead team competencies’ development, and ensure application of best practices and continuous improvement in a global context. In this context, the EE Manager will also be responsible of leading specific electrical development and sustaining projects with contribution of remote teams located in France and China.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manage local Electrical Engineering (EE) team to allocate resources to new development and sustaining activities according to priorities. Mobilize and motivate the team and make the employees accountable to achieve set objectives.

· Develop local EE team competencies and implement best practices to improve capability of the team to deliver best designs requiring electronic circuitry design, power electronics, cabling, and machine conformity.

· Facilitate global collaboration of the local EE team with remote teams and other practices at a global scale. Support improvement and harmonization of practices among different company’s locations (France, China).

· Manage electrical deliverables to secure new development, ensure sustaining and customer satisfaction according to budget, delay, and the level quality defined. Work proactively with project managers and sustaining to identify new opportunities and best compromises.

· Implement and monitor relevant indicators in line with objectives. Report progress as appropriate and anticipates risks. Team up with global EE team and project management to mitigate those. Raise warning and request support or arbitration when needed.

· Lead actively continuous improvement concerns beyond R&D and implementation of harmonized EE practices. Work with the tech tools administrator (responsible for Electrical CAD, PLM, ERP, ...) to improve tools and team efficiency. Lead change when necessary, and foster innovation.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Engineering school or university studies

10 years in a similar position in a coordination and/or line management environment on complex projects

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

· Mandatory skills:

o In depth knowledge of electrical design and systems integration in an industrial environment

o Proven management and leadership skills

o Proven success in coordinating multiple projects with cross functional teams

o Experience of both waterfall and agile development methodologies

o Ability to foster innovation and drive change

o Intercultural skills

· Personal traits / Soft skills:

o Open-mindedness, Curiosity, Adaptability

o Spirit of initiative

o Ability to listen

o Clarity of speech

· Desirable skills:

o Cross disciplinary skills in software and mechanics

o Experience with JIRA, SEE electrical, Mentor Xpedition or Pads

o French: read spoken written

** Lectra is an Equal Opportunity Employer **

It is our policy to foster a workforce that accepts and respects differences. We provide equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, language, religion, age, sex, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, ancestry, citizenship, or political opinion.