Director of Research and Development

Steiner eOptics, Inc., a local division of a multi-billion-dollar international manufacturer, is seeking a qualified Director of Research and Development.

The Director of R&D is responsible for multiple facets of engineering at the company’s Miamisburg, Ohio site, with primary responsibility in leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team focused on the creation of cutting edge electro-optical products that serve the needs of warfighters worldwide. The company’s product line includes aiming lasers, night vision goggles, illumination tools, advanced fire-control-systems, and similar offerings for the dismounted soldier.

The successful candidate will create a successful culture of innovative design, with focus areas including Design, Analysis, Process, Product, Testing, and Configuration Engineering. This person will contribute to, and then execute, the company’s product development road map. As part of a small team, the Director of R&D is expected to be a working Engineer. A portion of their time will be spent on electrical/mechanical design and troubleshooting.

This position reports directly to the SVP, Defense Business Unit.

• Work alongside New Product Development to execute the product roadmap on a timely basis
• Design and develop electrical / mechanical / optical components, equipment, systems, sub-systems, and products applying knowledge and appropriate design and engineering principles
• Utilize Solid Works 3D CAD software to design and develop components
• Confirm system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods
• Develop design, performance, testing, and process/assembly specifications
• Successfully transition products from conceptual design to full-rate production with a focus on manufacturability
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other quality requirements
• Manage department budget and related expenses
• Ensure schedules are understood and workload is managed to meet objectives
• Mentor direct reports for career enrichment

• Bachelor’s in Engineering degree (preference is Mechanical or Electrical. Optics or Physics will also be considered if the background experience is a fit)
• 10+ years of relevant mechanical/electrical/optical design work experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing an engineering department in an ISO environment, including budget and personal development
• Possess a good understanding of engineering principles
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft products
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have very good time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Background / specialization Electro-Optical or Electro-Mechanical
• Experience in visual optics, LEDs, OLEDs, lasers, camera sensors, and associated drivers and electronics; designing for low power consumption, tight packaging requirements, and systems integration of software and hardware
• Proficient in Solid Works / PDMWorks
• Working knowledge of ERP systems

• Regularly required to talk and/or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk
• Lift weight up to 25 pounds

• 5 direct reports

• Office and light manufacturing

• Full time salary position
• Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM, onsite at Miamisburg OH location
• Occasional evening and weekend hours as job duties demand

• Travel up to 10% of the time

$165k -$170k + 20% MBO Annually commensurate with experience

Life, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability-Company Provided

401k Match