Director, Technology
Job Description:
Headquartered in Singapore, Flextronics is a leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider focused on delivering complete design, engineering and manufacturing services to automotive, computing, consumer, industrial, infrastructure, medical and mobile OEMs. Flextronics helps customers design, build, ship, and service electronics products through a network of facilities in 30 countries on four continents. This global presence provides design and engineering solutions that are combined with core electronics manufacturing and logistics services, and vertically integrated with components technologies, to optimize customer operations by lowering costs and reducing time to market. For more information, please visit www.flextronics.com.
We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Director, Technology located in San Jose, CA.
Purpose:
The Director of Technology will work with architects, Manufacturing Operations Management, Product Managers and other functional leaders, will be responsible for leading a team of different functional Sr Managers involved in Design and Development activities in order to meet customers requirements from development of conceptual prototypes and architecture through development into full-scale production.
Principle Accountabilities:
The Director, Technology will:
· Direct and control the activities of a broad functional area through several senior Design & Development engineering leaders involved in activities such as designing, developing, modifying and evaluating integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and systems.
· Organize and lead a number of functional reviews to ensure projects are delivered on time, as per cost targets and within quality specifications.
· Ensure life cycle engineering, management and customer support activities are performed as per defined processes and standards.
· Partner with Operations leaders to ensure design & development activities are well integrated with manufacturing operations including the use of Design for Manufacturability principles.
· Provide guidance and feedback to subordinate leaders to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
· Plan, budget, and manage the Engineering & Design group costs in line with Corporate objectives.
· Implement appropriate HR Strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.
Requirements:
Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field. Must have at least 2-3 years of experience in image sensors and optical systems. Experience in opto-mechanical solutions will be preferred. Candidate should be a self starter and willing to convert ideas to product concept.