Description

Co-Operative Industries Aerospace & Defense (CIA&D) is a fast-growing division of kSARIA Corporation specializing in the design, manufacture, and installation of connectivity products for Military and Aerospace applications. The company is considered a market leader for the highest quality and most reliable products by using its proprietary assembly technology. Its products are currently supplied to all major prime defense contractors, and directly to the US government. CIA&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Overview:

The Director of Engineering will lead the CIA&D Fort Worth, Texas Engineering team and be the subject matter expert in severe service electrical harness, cable, and interconnect solutions. This is a leadership role supporting new and existing business needs in sustaining engineering, technical sales support, and new product/process introduction. 

· Hire, develop, and mentor CIA&D Engineering team, to drive engineering efficiencies across manufacturing through continuous improvement methodologies.

· Develop new and improved processes, tooling and manufacturing concepts and identify cost savings projects. 

· Where applicable, recommend design changes to enhance manufacturability. 

· The successful candidate should have exceptional skills in training new operators and providing technical assistance and support to the manufacturing department, as necessary.

· Prepare and present CIA&D products and services presentations for customers. 

· Work with the customers and Engineers to ensure the proposal meets the system requirements and customer specifications. 

· Communicate with the sales team providing technical sales support.

· Establish customer rapport and acceptance plan for modifications to products to meet demands. 

· Assist customer to solve problems with product usage. Recommend new and improved products to the customers and explain how it will be more cost-effective.

· Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders across multiple contracts and/or programs.

· Coordinate with R&D New Products Development groups to develop strategies for new products. 

· Provide engineering support for all activities in new product builds. 

· Prepare project timelines and identify all resources requirement for manufacturing processes.

· Monitor status of all new product builds and ensure effective execution of projects according to requirements. 

· Coordinate with engineering and production departments and develop and implement Manufacturing Plan for products. 

· Analyze and recommend corrective action in case of any design / manufacturing failure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field
• 10 years engineering experience preferably in connector industry
• Knowledgeable in certifications; IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620,ISO 9001, AS9100 
• Demonstrated analytical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Tenacious problem solver, organized, detail oriented
• In depth knowledge of manufacturing processes in electronics assembly and testing
• Demonstrated ability to translate user needs into design specifications
• Knowledge of ASTM standards nd testing methods
• Excellent verbal and written skills. Ability to quickly, clearly, and concisely communicate 
• Experience in new product development, introduction processes and procurement protocols
• Must be motivated and creative, work well under pressure and operate effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Must meet internal deadlines and customer due dates
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate needs and demands in an effective manner
• Must be detail oriented, focused and able to produce accurate and professional documents
• Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab (or other statistical analysis software), and AutoCad or AutoDesk modeling software is a plus

kSARIA offer its employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental employee paid benefits
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with a match

kSARIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabilities/Veterans