Engineering Manager in Raynham

Job Description

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the VP/General Manager, this position has full responsibility for leading the Engineering function, including product design, development, and manufacturing support for Sunrise Technologies and Ripley Lighting products. This role oversees engineering activities across front-end design and back-end production, ensuring alignment with business goals, product quality, and innovation. This is a hands-on engineering leadership position requiring active participation in technical reviews, product development, troubleshooting, and engineering problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all engineering activities, including new product development, product design, and manufacturing support.
• Lead and actively support electronic circuit design activities, including schematic capture, PCB design, component selection, PCB redesign efforts, and product sustainment activities.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 3 engineers, including Application, Manufacturing, and Development Engineers.
• Provide technical leadership and direction for electrical engineering activities, including circuit design, product redesigns, component obsolescence management, and engineering change implementation.
• Provide technical leadership in embedded systems, PCB troubleshooting, and automated test systems.
• Drive new product development initiatives from concept through production.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and cross-functional teams to support customer needs and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, specifications, and industry requirements.
• Interpret and apply technical standards to product development and engineering processes.
• Support manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting, process improvements, and production efficiency.
• Provide guidance and leadership in product testing, validation, and quality assurance.
• Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and systems.
• Support manufacturing operations through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, product redesigns, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage relationships with offshore suppliers and support design collaboration when applicable.
• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability within the engineering team.
• Ensure strong communication across teams and deliver clear technical presentations when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electronics engineering, including leadership experience.
• Strong background in electronic circuit design, including PCB design and firmware/software programming.
• Experience with both digital and analog electronics.
• Experience in radio control systems is .
• Proven experience in new product development.
• Strong understanding of electronic components and specifications.
• Experience working in manufacturing or production environments.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and high-reliability product design.
• Experience with ERP systems and quality control standards.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Work Environment

Combination of office and manufacturing environment, with exposure to noise and varying temperatures. Requires ability to sit and stand for extended periods.