Provide engineering design competencies and leadership in support of business development, sales, and project management activities for the A/V Telecommunications division to ascertain sustainable competitive advantage. Activities include leading the engineering group, and establishing engineering standards and operational guidelines consistent with best practices, ISO, and CMMI.

• Lead the execution of engineering activities.
• Ensure the highest quality product is delivered on-time within budget while meeting/exceeding customer expectations.
• Recruit and oversee the development of engineering staff.
• Evaluate, develop and apply new and existing technologies to create new products or methodologies or enhance and improve existing products or methodologies.
• Establish engineering standards and ensure adherence to them for product development and company operations.
• Direct the development and completion of the proposal spreadsheet. Review proposal spreadsheets and technical descriptions prepared by others for completeness, accuracy and conformance to given requirements.
• Supervise the development of control system drawings and/or sketches as required for submittal and/or installation.
• Supervise and/or conduct and document site surveys. Generate site survey reports to be used in design and/or deployment of systems and or equipment. Direct the development of reports to be used in design and/or deployment of systems and or equipment.
• Generate and/or direct the compilation of project Bill of Material (BOM) lists or “take-off” using plans, specifications, and requirements provided. Peer review material lists prepared by others for accuracy and conformance to contract documents.
• Lead a high-performing engineering team within tight timescales and complete assigned proposal and project tasks within budget and schedule.
• Represent the engineering team in project kick-off meetings, Ready to Execute (RTE) meetings, Ready to Deploy (RTD) meetings, After Action Review (AAR) meetings, Job Summary Report meetings (JSR).
• Provide engineering guidance to colleagues and other teams by participating in sales presentations, conference calls and customer meetings as needed to generate profitable revenue opportunities.
• Guide the production of user training manuals and final documentation required projects.
• Responsible for reading, understanding and following all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain through self-motivation, discipline and focus a leading edge level of functional/technical skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and decision-making skills.
• Review and approve test and acceptance test plans.
• Work effectively across cross functional lines, in coordination with others involved in operations, marketing, sales, finance, logistics, and maintenance services.
• Manage the ongoing development and ensure adherence of Engineering Standards and processes to bring continuity to system design within the organization and its customers.
• Other functions as required to meet the needs of the corporation.

• BSEE or BSCS or advanced degree desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer experience with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project with proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Ability to train, present, direct and mentor sales and technical personnel.

Working Conditions

Varying indoor working conditions, including office, mock-up area, and customer work sites often in a fluid environment. Scheduled travel up to 20% or more.

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