Employment Opportunities at Motion Sensors

Thank you for your interest in Motion Sensors. We are constantly striving toward our goal of delivering high quality, innovative, and cost efficient products and services. We take this responsibility seriously and acknowledge that the people who will take us there are our most valuable resource. Each employee is personally responsible for the quality of his or her work and is empowered to initiate action to insure both quality and continuous improvement in our products and manufacturing processes. If you are up for the challenge, we invite you to consider the opportunities that are available with our company. Motion Sensors offers competitive wages and a generous benefit package.

Motion Sensors is a Drug Free Workplace. Drug Screening will be conducted on all new hires.

Employee Benefits

Motion Sensors strives to provide a superior benefit program that can be enjoyed by all employees. We have key departments that are staffed by multiple employees. Our Main areas of Operation are: Production, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving, Machine Shop, Engineering, Electronic Test, Utility, and Administration. Company benefits include paid holidays, paid sick/personal days, paid vacation, 401-K retirement plan with profit sharing, health insurance, short term disability insurance, and direct deposit payroll. We are continually striving to improve and enhance our benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Motion Sensors, Inc. to provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals in its recruitment, hiring and employment practices and to ensure that there will be no discrimination against any person on the grounds of race, color, creed, age, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, handicap, political affiliation, beliefs, sexual orientation or other protected classes.

How to Apply

To apply, CLICK HERE to submit an application. Please, no phone calls or in-person submissions. As needed, please direct any questions to hr@motionsensors.com.

Current Openings

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Motion Sensors, Inc. (MSI) is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead its development efforts in the global speed & position sensing marketplace. Motion Sensors, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of speed sensors, including Hall Effect and Variable Reluctance Technologies with integral signal conditioning features. MSI has supplied sensors to customers across the globe since 1970, specializing in developing custom solutions for mission critical applications in industries such as rail & transit, oil & gas, aerospace & space. We are searching for a candidate who exceeds expectations, and one who operates with vision and integrity.

As Director of Engineering, you will play the leading role in the development and completion of company design, cost improvement and quality projects in a competitive sensors industry. In addition to interacting directly with upper management, you will plan and monitor work schedules and work with a diverse team of engineers. The responsibilities include aligning engineering activities and projects with company goals and objectives, providing expert guidance and support, approving newly developed policies from various departments, and maintaining positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders in the company.

We are seeking an individual with exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills, a minimum of 5 years of management experience, and a belief in developing the skills and talents of others. This individual should have demonstratable experience in managing complex technical projects and know how to build electronic-based products and features from scratch. Ideal candidates should have experience in identifying and navigating organizational changes, a keen interest in trends in engineering and leadership, and above-average emotional intelligence.

As Director of Engineering, you will play both a strategic and a technical role inside the company. The strategic aspect includes setting goals for the team, hiring engineers and prioritizing projects to align with the overall goals of the company. The technical aspect is about getting actively involved in identifying requirements, developing new products, maintaining a clear project pipeline, and setting timelines. Ultimately, you will make sure we use innovative technologies that maximize our productivity and help our company grow.

Responsibilities

• Consult with staff level personnel to create long-range operating and manufacturing goals specific to the needs of the organization.
• This position will report directly to the President of the company.
• Developing new products from concept to testing to production.
• Proposing new products and designs with and for the sales department.
• Maintaining good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implementing best practice engineering methods.
• Adhering to company quality standards per ISO 9001 and AS9100
• Providing technical guidance to engineering teams and top management.
• Supporting established organizational objectives by developing goals and strategies.
• Creating and presenting budgets and plans.
• Finding and implementing ways to improve cost-efficiency.
• Oversee development teams and their projects by setting requirements, goals, and timelines.
• Monitor reliability and performance of all internal systems to suggest improvements.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations & hazardous area classification certifications.
• Prepare and manage the engineering department’s development pipeline.
• Design strategies for future development projects based on the company’s overall objectives and resources.
• Hire engineers and coordinate their training.
• Review and update policies relevant to internal systems and processes.
• Lead the company’s engineering effort in implementing a new ERP system.
• Oversee engineering staff and ensure that they meet goals and objectives.
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Collaborate with the marketing department to determine market potential for new products

What we are Offering:

• A dynamic work environment for those who enjoy tackling a good challenge and growing a product line and a company.
• Competitive salary and benefits program including 401K with company contribution, health insurance, and personal paid leave.

Motion Sensors, Inc. is located in Elizabeth City, NC. The position is Full Time and on site or in office with unlikely remote work options. Occasional travel may be required. USA citizenship or USA permanent resident status (green card) is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Electrical Engineering degree preferred. Other engineering degrees may be acceptable if the candidate has experience and competence with electrical design and components.
• At least five years as Engineering Manager or related experience required or in a similar senior-level position at an engineering department.

Motion Sensors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer