Director - Design & Engineering - Flextronics - Shanghai

Job description
Responsible for leading the Shanghai design engineering team and working with Manufacturing Operations Management, Product Managers and other functional leaders, to lead several Design & Engineering teams involved in the design, validation and implementation of innovative and cost effective product solutions of varying scope in order to meet customer requirements from development of conceptual prototypes and architecture through development into full-scale production.
The focus of this team will include RF, wireless, and emerging technologies supporting developments in multiple business units and market segments.

• Direct and control the activities of broad functional area through several senior Design & Engineering managers involved in activities such as designing, developing, modifying and evaluating integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and systems

• Partner with other leaders to establish objectives and action plans

• Ensure the development of Design & Engineering solutions for diversified industry segment covering a wide range of products and volume mixes for consumer electronics

• Ensure budget, schedules and performance indicators meet corporate guidelines

• Provide technical and strategic guidance to subordinate directors to ensure achievement of goals and objectives

• Develop and continuously improve methods, systems and processes in a complex and rapidly changing environment to improve customer satisfaction

• Organize and lead reviews to ensure projects are delivered on time, as per cost targets and within quality specifications

• Partner with Operations leaders to ensure Engineering & Design activities are well integrated with manufacturing operations including the use of Design for Manufacturability principles.

• Implement appropriate HR Strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce

Desired Skills and Experience
Passion in design & engineering and team development.
Highly innovative and creative person who pushes for continuous improvement.
Collaborative in nature with strong support to business development and manufacturing operations teams.

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