VP, Global Engineering and R&D

About Us :

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy.

Job / Position Summary

The VP, Global Engineering, R&D will provide leadership and direction to the Engineering Product Development, Innovation, and Research & Development Teams for CTS Corporation's Advanced Materials and Solutions Business Unit. The priorities for this position include strategic planning, product design, research & development, developing and inspiring the team, innovation, quality assurance, and problem resolution. The VP, Global Engineering, R&D ensures highest quality execution of product design, project deliverables, and innovation initiatives to meet company objectives, partners with management and develops systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards. Creating and sustaining a lean and continual improvement focused culture as well as fostering cross functional alignment across the global organization are critical aspects of the role. Works with other business functions to deliver highest quality products at the right price, at the right time. Responsible for developing and delivering products and formulations that meet customer requirements, leveraging experience and team judgment to move quickly and efficiently. Builds strong internal and external relationships, works with outside partners and in multi-functional teams interacting with the senior leadership team regularly.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Provides strategic vision and leadership to shape processes and best practices for an agile and lean workforce.
• Contribute to the accomplishment of key performance indicators including safety, quality, production, cost and development.
• Guides and supports the global teams, including advising on new product development efforts.
• Works to continue to develop the CTS company culture. Actively provides coaching, development and supervision for R&D staff.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with the respective customer interfaces.
• Creates a strong talent pool and pipeline through proper measures such as fostering of co-op program and career development for the engineering function.
• Ensures that necessary skills, competencies, and tools are available to execute product development activities now as well as forward looking.
• Develops and directs procedures and methods to ensure quality standards are met and maintained.
• Coordinates activities with the cross functional team such as Sales, Program & Product Management, Purchasing, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, and Operations to execute new programs as well as support activities related to in-production products.
• Effectively manages departments within approved budget / forecast. Recommends and takes actions to adjust forecasted spending based on changes in market conditions.
• Manages product design through the product life cycle from idea generation to end of life.
• Provides support to Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, Consumer Services and Manufacturing teams as needed.
• Assists with Product Technology Roadmap and M&A as requested.

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Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Education and Experience

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Join Us

At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program. Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include :

The expected annual salary range for this position is $240-280K.

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus with a target incentive of 30% of base salary.

This position is eligible for annual grants of restricted stock units in accordance with CTS' policies in place from time to time with respect to equity awards.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. CTS considers a variety of factors when setting base salary rates including, without limitation, a candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Ready to shape the future? Apply now to join a world leader in sensing and connectivity.

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

ADA accommodation statement : If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment.

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