Electro-Mechanical Actuators Department Manager

Location: Be'er Ya'akov

About The Role

We are seeking a visionary and experienced leader to join our team as the Electro-Mechanical Actuators Department Manager. In this role, you will lead a talented team of engineers, drive innovative mechanism design, and oversee complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept to execution. If you are passionate about engineering excellence, hands-on leadership, and mentoring high-performing teams in a dynamic environment, we would love to have you on board!

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a department of approximately 5 employees, including direct management, professional development, task prioritization, performance reviews, and team leadership.
• Mechanism Design: Lead the design and development of cutting-edge electro-mechanical mechanisms.
• Engineering Oversight: Provide engineering guidance, control, and review for mechanical designs.
• Design Reviews: Lead design reviews (DRs) and define testing and experimental requirements.
• Requirement Definition: Define mechanical requirements and system specifications.
• Vendor & Spec Management: Write technical specifications and manage technical interfaces with subcontractors.
• Timeline Management: Manage schedules and ensure the department meets its milestones and strategic goals.
  
  

• Education:
• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering – Mandatory.
• M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering – An advantage.
  
• Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of experience in direct people management – Mandatory.
• R&D Experience: At least 7 years of experience in mechanical development and design – Mandatory.
• Domain Expertise: At least 2 years of experience specifically in the development and design of electro-mechanical actuators/mechanisms – Mandatory.
• Systems Engineering: Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary system design – Mandatory.
• Vendor Management: Ability to write requirements specifications and provide technical management for subcontractors – Mandatory.
• Group Management: Experience managing a mechanical design group – An advantage.
• Key Skills: Strong leadership capabilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to motivate and lead people.