Hardware Engineering Director jobs in Illinois

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Honeywell's Value Engineering (VE) and Component Engineering (CE) Center of Excellence (COE) is a dynamic collective of professionals dedicated to refining product development through innovative engineering and strategic component selection. Working in tandem with GBE's Engineering and Procurement teams, the VE/CE COE is a global entity tasked with the critical mission of enhancing product margins and driving productivity, thereby securing Honeywell's competitive edge in the global market. Our mandate spans across all Strategic Business Groups (SBGs), with the exception of AERO, ensuring that value engineering and component engineering principles are consistently applied to deliver tangible savings and superior products. As a hub of flexibility and rapid adaptation, the VE/CE COE is Honeywell's strategic response to the "ever-evolving" marketplace demands.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage VE/CE project liaising with R&D, manufacturing, sourcing and commercial teams to define the work. Monitor progress and manage risks to achieve successful completion.
• Prepare Test Plans for the project to make sure the alternative component will satisfy all requirements and final product performance meets the specification.
• Review the current electronic board design considering the current technologies in terms of component, materials & process, propose ideations to reduce BoM cost by redesign & optimization.
• Perform Component and Product level Qualification - Provide change description, develop test instructions, and create user guides and manuals.
• Conduct redesign activities of an existing product to gain more domain knowledge about Fire Business and understand how to implement the FIRE standards requirements with help of both regulatory team and more experienced R&D colleagues.
• Perform a key role in Obsolescence / Shortage issues.
• Track record of the design and test (developer test, functional test, automated test, climatic test) using HON specific tools (JIRA, JAMA, etc.).
• Select component/materials and deal with appropriate component selection tools (Preferred Parts List, Preferred Suppliers List, etc.).
• Build and test prototypes, identify issues, and follow up on corrective actions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent subject.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering position, designing/developing electronic products.
• Experience in electronic components, their parameters and characteristics and experience with conditional qualification testing.

We Value

• Experience in Engineering Testing.
• Knowledge of PCB CAD design systems, CAD tools, and Simulation Tools
• Experience in Value Analysis/Value Engineering principles and techniques.
• Experience in EMC and product testing
• Experience managing projects; Project Management and Communication skills.
• Experience with UL/CSA/CE standards, statistical methods and tools, MS Office.
• Good communication, writing, and negotiation skills along with experience in multitasking and prioritizing workload.

Additional Information

• JOB ID: HRD906330
• Category: Engineering
• Location: 3825 Ohio Ave,St Charles,Illinois,60174,United States
• Exempt

Engineering (GLOBAL)

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