Director Engineering : ( automotive, embedded) at SunSoft Technologies Inc

Direct hire position with our client:

Director Engineering:
This management position, Director-Engineering, is responsible for planning, managing, and leadership of the multi-disciplined product engineering team for the Org.. Key responsibilities include: developing business and technology roadmaps that will lead to sustainable profitable growth, interfacing with shared services within the organization, and contributing to the overall financial performance of the business unit.

Department leader for heavy-duty and light/medium duty diagnostics scan tools and supporting systems and infrastructure.
Leadership role in management of business including the overall financial performance and long-term strategy.
Lead a variety of hardware/firmware, Windows desktop applications, Android & Linux embedded applications, and Microsoft web-based services engineering teams.
Responsibilities
Develop engineering long range strategy, including management of quality, technical debt, and technical stack.
Manage engineering processes and projects for products, manufacturing, distribution, and support.
Collaborate on the end of life product strategies related to product and systems development.
Manage and enhance key metrics to manage the performance of the engineering teams.
Collaborate with other Groups and Divisions to execute product, support, and financial goals.
Oversee/sponsor Rapid Continuous Improvements (i.e. Lean Initiatives) within areas of responsibility to drive cost out and improve the overall productivity and quality output of the team.
Develop and manage the annual budget for engineering.
Meet the financial/growth commitments set by the business unit strategic plan.
Understand and exhibit the Org. Incorporated values.

Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering, Business Administration, or related, or equivalent experience.
Advanced degree preferred. Years of Experience: 15 Years previous engineering experience
10 Years previous managerial experience

Team building skills with the ability to motivate associates.
Experience developing or managing development of hardware systems, hosted web-based systems, desktop application systems, and embedded systems.
Required travel: 5-10%, including internationally.

Contact: Rashmi Upadhyaya
Rashmiu@sunSoft.us