Director - Engineering bei Communications & Power Industries

Lead Innovation. Build Excellence. Drive Results.

We are seeking a Director of Engineering responsible for overseeing multiple engineering teams and large-scale projects, shaping engineering policies, and influencing company-wide strategies for our Power Electronics Division in State College, PA.  You will manage and mentor engineering managers and individual contributors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and solutions. U.S. Citizenship is required along with the ability to work onsite daily.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Strategic Leadership: Setting the vision and direction for the engineering teams, Lead the engineering teams to design, develop and implement cutting-edge solutions in power electronics (Satellite Communications & Medical). 

• Project Management: Oversee the progress and timeliness of engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. 

• Technical Oversight: Provide strategic technical direction, mitigate risks and drive successful project outcomes by aligning engineering capabilities with long term business roadmaps. 

• Product Management: Drive the development of new products and systems, from concept through to delivery. 

• Cross Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments (e.g., product management, operations, sales) to align engineering activities with business needs and goals. 

• Resource Management: Manage engineering budgets, allocate resources effectively, and ensure efficient staffing. 

• Innovation: Drive technological innovation within the organization, staying abreast of industry trends and advancements.  

• Process Improvement: Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Compliance: Ensure that engineering solutions comply with relevant industry standards and regulations. 

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• Must be a US citizen; permanent residence and visa sponsorship will not be considered
• Education/Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or a related field with 10+ years experience.
• Technical Expertise - Deep understanding of engineering principles and best practices, with experience in RF, Power Electronics and development lifecycles
• Leadership – Proven hands-on leader with ability to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a matrix organization, while recognizing and mitigating technical risks. Strong team management skills, with experience in coaching and mentoring.
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop and execute engineering strategies aligned with business objectives. 
• Communication - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Project Management - Experience in managing complex engineering projects, including resource allocation and budget management. 
• Financial Acumen: Experience successfully managing project and departmental overhead budgets.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of engineering at CPI. If you’re ready to lead with impact, we’re ready to meet you.

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

 We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.