Vice President Engineering

Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.

Present in 33 countries with 50 industrial sites and 18 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world.

For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards.

Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.

WHY JOIN US?

At Mersen, we will welcome you from the start. Your colleagues and supervisor will ensure that you quickly integrate into the team, feel comfortable, receive relevant knowledge and can quickly identify with the company. 

Moreover, we offer you:

• An open company culture: a collegial team spirit
• Shared values and ethics
• An empowering work environment, focused on excellence and innovation
• Support with training and accreditation courses
• Ability to work from home 2 days per week, 3 days in Newburyport, MA Office

MISSION

The primary purpose of the Vice President of Engineering position is to lead product development activities for any new products identified in the Division Strategy, Business Unit Roadmap and/or validated through the Product Approval Committee process.  Once projects are approved for implementation, the Engineering function is responsible for executing all stages of new product development cycle, from technical feasibility assessment to releasing to full production.   For all projects the focus is on delivering the product that meets performance and cost targets set forth during the product approval process and have it completed within the targeted time and on budget. Other responsibilities: maintenance and support of existing products (ECO, problem resolution, etc.), management of the UL accredited test lab, ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards (UL/CSA), and management and coordination of the issues related to Intellectual Property. 

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Manage product and manufacturing engineering functions for PAC approved projects, and special customer specific requests:

• By developing product specifications (in collaboration with Product Management)
• By proceeding to any requested validation test of qualification phase to be sure the designed products meet customer specifications and requirements
• By issuing any requested documentation (feasibility study, drawing, manufacturing prints, technical specification, BOM, Routings …)
• By developing manufacturing processes, equipment and tooling, with consideration for Cost /Quality and Time to Market (in collaboration with Mfg./Process Engineering at production sites and external suppliers).
• By issuing RACF or IR form with marketing and accounting inputs.
• By driving the design and build of requested processes, equipment and tooling.
• By leading the implementation of the requested process/tooling/machine until targeted yield/cost conditions are achieved and product is released to production with approval by Quality.

Support or manage cost reduction programs that require changes to product design or performance.  (in collaboration with Product Management, Sourcing and Production):

• Identify opportunities for cost reductions (or Cost avoidance)
• Lead the effort for product Cost Reduction Project implementation

Responsible for Engineering budget: 

• Budget design and follow up
• Responsible for monthly tracking open RACF with financial department support

Maintain technical compliance of the existing products to the latest regulatory requirements and market needs:

• Test and certify the existing products to the latest industry standards.
• Maintain technical documentation that represents product performance that is up-to-date with the latest requirements and test methods.

Manage Test Lab

Manage Document Control:

• Maintain and update documentation, prints, BOM and routings. Audit monthly Item Master and Matrix data.

Support Production and Quality Assurance activities at the sites that produce UL/CSA Fuse & Fuse Gear products as they apply to root cause investigations, corrective actions, cost reductions and other activities that impact or impacted by product design or performance:

• Audit production, develop corrective action if requested
• Schedule Engineering team periodic visits to Juarez plant for product quality improvement purpose
• Support sourcing (cost saving sourcing projects) , new vendors technical validation and problem resolution
• Maintain awareness of current industry trends, ensuring that the business maintains and expands its technology leadership position.
• Develop and motivate staff and provide technical direction and guidance, as well as hands-on project management, recognizing the role as that of both manager and support resource / mentor.
• Other assigned duties

Requirements:

• BS Electrical Engineering (MS/PhD preferred)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the design of products for the electrical power industry.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing an engineering organization.
• Broad understanding of the electrical power industry, applications, technology trends and regulatory requirements.  
• Experience in leading and mentoring multidiscipline engineering team, providing direction and developing internal bench strength. and mentoring skills
• Innovative thinker to be key driver contributing to the products roadmap and willing to take innovative product risk while balancing the road map for on time deliverables.
• Project Planning and Project Management skills with demonstrated ability to meet on requirements on-time and on budget
• Skilled in Engineering best practices (Electrical and Mechanical Design/Modeling Tools, Dfm/Dfa, Value Engineering, DOE, PDM, Phase Gate Process for Product Development)
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.

The expected salary for this position is between $120,000 and $170,000 and will be eligible for incentive pay.  This range represents a good faith estimate for the position and actual compensation will be based on numerous factors including knowledge, location, skills, training, and experience. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.