Group Leader

Newport News, Virginia

MB Automation GmbH & Co. KG
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Muhlbauer, Inc., seeks a Group Leader, Software Engineering to work at the company's headquarters in Newport News, Virginia. Will be responsible for the following:

Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Manage a team of software engineers;
  • Lead resource allocation, hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and managing performance of the software engineering team;
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software engineering projects within the scope, budget, and the timeline;
  • Identify software product problems through user outreach, site visits, and other actions;
  • Set clear team goals and objectives aligned with the organization's mission and vision;
  • Ensure the quality of Automation, Software Development, and Testing;
  • Lead the development of the conceptual software design;
  • Lead the development of the Automation machinery concepts;
  • Ensure the design of the machine control systems is according to CE and the local authoritative safety requirements;
  • Lead the preparation of software for serial lot assembly, customer upgrades, and new machines. Lead the identification of deficiencies/weaknesses (with supporting data and calculations) in software processes and ensure the development of improvements;
  • Meet with business management, Sales, Assembly, members of the Research and Development team, Procurement, and suppliers to discuss product ideas;
  • Redesign products to enhance equipment functionality and application, reduce lead time, due to the product end of life (obsolete) or to reduce cost;
  • Create design projects and specification sheets including test instructions for new process and parts;
  • Present product designs and prototypes to top management, Sales and customers;
  • Oversee the engineering of product prototypes;
  • Develop and distribute Engineering Change Notice (ECN) to all relevant departments or personnel;
  • Ensure product and equipment issues are resolved internally (Assembly, Service, Carrier Tape Production and inter plant support) and externally (Customer) by remote or onsite support;
  • Conduct 5S activities at the workspace frequently and practice throughout relevant Research and Development offices;
  • Conduct and document training for personnel from Assembly, Training Center, Service, Carrier Tape Production, Sales, and customer;
  • Collaborate with Project Managers for proper allocation and tracking of resources for on-time completion of tasks, projects, and evaluations;
  • Act as internal project manager for development and evaluation of projects;
  • Ensure critical analysis is documented and solutions for corrective and preventive actions are provided; and
  • Support selection and purchasing of items necessary for technical support, defining and clarifying questions and specifications for suppliers.
Education & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering or an equivalent foreign degree;
  • Two years of relevant post-bachelor experience in developing, installing, and testing software for industrial machines and providing software engineering support to customers, including training and servicing. Required experience must include the following:
    • Experience with Machine Automation software programming using: C, C , C ;
    • Experience with developing software for MS DOS, real-time operating system, and embedded environment;
    • Experience with automation machinery concepts, closed loop control, driving techniques and microelectronics;
    • Proficiency with MS office;
    • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills;
    • Proficiency with analyzing technical tasks and developing creative and cost-conscious solutions;
    • Independent, hardworking with proven leadership skills;
    • Practice-oriented, aim/goal oriented, ability to work under pressure; and
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
    Travel up to 50% within U.S and 10% internationally.
Benefits of working at Muhlbauer
  • Competitive pay
  • Employer-paid medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans for employees
  • 11 paid holidays plus vacation time
  • FSA, EAP, and Group Term Life Insurance
  • Travel and Accident Insurance options
  • International working environment - cutting edge with future oriented technology
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Date Posted: 08 March 2025
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