Director - Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.

Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military.

5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.

The Director - Mechanical Engineering will oversee and coordinate the daily operations of highly skilled Base Station Antenna Mechanical Engineering staff while ensuring that company objectives and goals are met.

Position Responsibilities :

• Lead and coordinate various antenna mechanical engineering functions and operations including concept creation, prototype evaluation, manufacturing and operations support, automation engineering support, quality assurance, and research and development of new and existing product lines
• Facilitate communication between customers and engineers by ensuring specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly communicated and understood
• Serve as a project manager for multiple projects. This includes creating timelines, cost projections, BOM creation, and following a thorough engineering release process by organizing collaborative meetings, and ensuring projects comply with specifications, timelines, and budgets
• Review work and projects for technical accuracy by ensuring a thorough Gate process for product development
• Prepare documentation of critical analysis and providing suggestions for correcting errors
• Recruit and train new engineering staff and provide constructive and timely performance evaluations for existing staff
• Develop effective Team Leads in the organization who show high sense of urgency and efficiency to produce creative antenna products
• Establish, implement, and maintain administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
• Prepare and execute departmental budget
• Maintain knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, materials, and best practices; applies this knowledge to continually improve product lines and production efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills / Experience :

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The US national annual base salary range for this is $150,000 - $180,000. The range includes base salary that is expected to be paid for this role. Actual base salary will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the scope and complexity of the role, the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, peer and market data and geographic location.  This role will also include an annual bonus potential.

At JMA, our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether you're looking for employee discounts, financial, legal and / or childcare resources and support, we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals, in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you.

At JMA, we don’t just accept differences — we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.