Manager Engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• Seven years of engineering experience
• Prior management or supervisory experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, testing, and manufacturing processes related to product and/or manufacturing processes
• Effective problem-solving skills with diverse groups of people
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and problem-solving skills to interface with engineers, managers, and customers
• Well-developed leadership and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Fundamental knowledge of statistics and reliability concepts
• Strong team-building skills
• Ability to develop and coordinate activities of others and focus on major project resources to ensure accurate, timely, and budget-conscious completion of assignments
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Responsibilities

• Supports and guides product engineering teams in ongoing development within their assigned area
• Supervises and coordinates product research, testing, design, and development if applicable
• Promotes the New Product Development process and ensures consistent use
• Interfaces with customers regarding part and product design, manufacturing, and quality control issues, fostering relationships
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Reports regularly on project status, ensures budgets are on track, manages customer satisfaction data, and oversees staff activities
• Develops and initiates new technologies, process improvement initiatives, and cost reduction programs
• Proposes business solutions related to product safety initiatives, annual strategic/situational planning, long-term planning, and supplier relationship agreements
• Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include interviewing, hiring, coaching, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; EEO/AA, performance management, department budget
• Performs other duties as assigned