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Engineering Manager

1 month ago

Waukesha, United States Generac Power Systems Full time

Company Generac Power Systems

Name Engineering Manager - Engine Management

Req # 65354

Employment Type Full Time

Shift 1st

Internal combustion engines are alive and charging at Generac Power Systems. We use them as the heart of our generators to provide safe, reliable electric power to homes, businesses, and cities. Here at Generac, our small, dedicated Engine Development Group develops the entire engine and works on everything engine related.

If you live and breathe engines, contact us. If you want the ability to work on the engine from the smallest bolt to the fuel/ignition control systems (hardware & software) and everything in-between, contact us. If you want to be part of this exciting business and love engines, you can be the next Engineering Manager-Engine Management in the Generac Engine Development Group to support this engine-focused work.

The Engineering Manager-Engine Management is responsible for all engineering activities including new product introductions, cost reduction, technology/research, and lifecycle product support. The position requires excellent technical engineering knowledge coupled with superior people leadership skills, proficiency in quality systems, functional and program management experience and business planning expertise. This position works closely with the business group and other functional leaders in the company (service, operations, supply chain, finance) and is responsible for providing executive leadership and management for the industrial/commercial engineering function. Responsible for devising and effectively implementing a development methodology that ensures superior industrial/commercial products while also fostering and rewarding innovation and creativity within the engineering department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Works directly with Business Group in developing a global product development roadmap that targets specific customers' needs.
  • Work with leaders to realize significant growth opportunities in the residential/industrial/commercial marketplace.
  • Effectively manage the development process (e.g. develop time compression techniques, design/application standards for improved repeatability, manage process globally/across multiple locations).
  • Manages issues specific to industrial/commercial market such as shipping, cost, and bidding process.
  • Foster collaboration between engineering, sales, operations, finance, and other departments to identify and harvest new engineering concepts, technologies, techniques, standards and procedures.
  • Manage expenses ensure regulatory compliance and support corporate goals (e.g. revenue growth, profitability, market penetration).
  • Provide engineering leadership and design oversight functions for new product development projects including: creating and maintaining development schedules, executing product development plans (schedule, product cost, resources to complete project, quality targets, product specification adherence, development and prove out of product validation test plans, etc.), interfacing with internal company personnel.
  • Ensure the optimal application of technology and engineering resources to meet industrial/commercial product development requirements, per the sales/marketing plan.
  • Develop and lead the product development life cycle which includes interaction from the various business segments throughout design, manufacturability, and serviceability providing our customers the very best in innovation, quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Create and maintain an organizational culture which encourages innovation, collaboration, excitement/commitment and a sense of urgency toward goals, and continuous improvement. Challenges team members to question the status quo and ensure that all aspects of the design, development and support process are optimal for the industrial/commercial market.
  • Designs and directs the work of the team. Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance-- recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
  • Engage in and lead business planning processes, recruitment, retention, talent acquisition, development, and mentoring.
  • Develop engineering talent throughout the company, identifying training and growth plans for employees.
  • Establish the vision and strategy to drive world class excellence within engineering team. Drive results that are specifically targeted to the residential/industrial/commercial market. Establishes and leads process with corporate planning and new product development teams.

Minimal Qualifications:

  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • 10 years of engineering experience
  • 5 years of management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Industrial or Commercial product engineering experience
  • Experience with global product releases throughout the entire product life cycle desired
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple global projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple global projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes
  • Demonstrated team building and leadership skills
  • Solid understanding of engineering technical issues/needs, financial, sales, and marketing as related to product design and development
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible and high capacity to learn
  • Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Moderate travel up to 20% travel and valid Driver's License required.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

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