General Purpose of Job:
To provide engineering leadership to business unit products and processes.
Reports to: LOB General Manager
Direct Reports: Technical Project Mgmt.
Non Value Stream Engineering/Technical Resources
New Product Development Resources
Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead the development and use of functional engineering resources in the execution of product and process design and development activities
Provide leadership and coordination across an organizational group of engineering teams or area of significant technical complexity with financial impact at the product line level
Maintain working knowledge of the specialized skill sets required in assigned functional area(s)
Maintain functional knowledge of the application and use of tools and equipment for electrical and mechanical fabrication and assembly
Provide direct supervision of responsibilities and activities of employees in the Technician/Design I through Staff Engineer roles
Prepare project justifications based on cost/benefit analysis
Proactively participate in opportunity management and prioritization planning
Lead the organization in identifying the resources and expertise needed for his/her area of responsibility
Lead the organization in the development and application of defined process-based tools and methods
Develop and maintain knowledge of business practices and company financial systems
Communicate Watlow business objectives and financial performance to assigned area(s)
Review activities and provide guidance during safety investigations, and approve corrective action where necessary
Actively develop less experienced managers through coaching and feedback
Provide counsel to less experienced managers on employee issues or administrative procedures
Monitor employee progress on career development plans
Define requirements for training tools and programs for engineering staff
Monitor turnover and morale of employees in assigned area(s), determine root causes of key issues and recommend actions to address key issues
Model Watlow leadership behaviors
Key Relationships:
Vice President New Product Development
Product Managers
Business Unit General Manager
Sales agents
Direct reports
Manufacturing Engineers
Product Planning and Development Manager
Business Unit Materials Manager
Independent Decisions:
Financial decisions in accordance with departmental budget parameters
Support of direct reports
Product accept/reject decisions
New product/technology feasibility
Product Design standards
Design and Development equipment acquisition
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Advanced degree (MS/MBA) or Bachelor’s degree and 7 – 10 years of experience. Project management experience. Supervisory training and experience. Experience in one or more engineering disciplines.
Demonstrated understanding and practical application of basic Physics, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Fluids, and Thermal Dynamics.
Demonstrated understanding of ISO 9000.
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated understanding of business unit operations, products, and financial performance.
Demonstrated ability to function as a team leader in a team-based organizational environment.
Demonstrated technical writing skills.
Demonstrated understanding and practical application of manufacturing test equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office, MP2, project management, and engineering drawing software programs.
Demonstrated ability to create and/or foster a leadership environment that is conducive to teamwork and demonstrates a genuine concern for the personal development of the team’s members.
Demonstrated understanding and ability to use TQMS tools and techniques.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please email your resume in MS Word, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format to 43676-JB--763@watlow.hrmdirect.com . If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message.
