LDV, Inc. is the world leader in the manufacture of custom specialty vehicles, located in Burlington, Wisconsin. We build state-of-the-art, 45-foot mobile command centers with satellite communications, SWAT and tactical vehicles, real life CSI trucks, Snap-on® tool trucks and more. This is a rare opportunity to join our team!
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We are currently seeking a full-time Electrical Engineering Manager responsible for directing and managing the Electrical Engineering functions at LDV.
Job responsibilities include:
- Manage department budget to plan for development and ongoing engineering functions.
- Analyze and control expenditures to conform to budgetary requirements.
- Recommend budget, expenditures, and appropriations for research and development work as it pertains to Engineering and Design.
- Maintain our information database/web interface and keep it current with design, installation, and service instructions as the company expands.
- Lead product research, development, and innovation based on our customer needs, as well as updates with new technologies.
- Support the Sales Departments as new product designs are sold.
- Support Sales generated requests/designs.
- Evaluation of new equipment models in regard to techniques, strategies, and layout for production and service.
- Evaluate and recommend ways to reduce/remove cost, weight, and production time from beginning to the final end product.
- Act as liaison between Engineering and other business units.
- Provide technical engineering advice and counsel to Management, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.
- Provide support for Service and customers for post-sale vehicle operation and maintenance.
- Recommend methods to utilize technology in LDV daily operations.
- Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Electrical Engineering Department.
This position requires a unique and talented individual:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 2-3 years of related experience.
- Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Knowledge of Design software; Internet software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software; and Word Processing software. Experience with logic programming preferred.
- Experience with vehicles and electronics/communications equipment is a plus.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Attention to detail, organizational skills, and have the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks
LDV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities