Senior Manager Engineering

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Waukesha, WI - USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
JR10917
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The Senior Manager Engineering 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.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent;
* 10 years of engineering experience, preferably in an industrial / commercial products environment;
* 5 years of management experience;
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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** 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;
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
** 40%
* Manage outsourced engineering workflows with overseas third-party partners, ensuring clear communication of design requirements and timely delivery of high-quality finished products.
* Coordinate cross-functional collaboration, translating internal technical inputs into actionable work streams and validating returned deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
* Work 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…