Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager will have responsibility for the Child Restraint System (CRS) products engineering and development efforts. This role is a key driver for new product development and efficient design of quality products utilizing cost effective technologies, and strategic planning to meet product group goals. This position will lead a team of engineers that evolves new products for the business with the team primarily located in Columbus, Indiana.Seasoned product development leader with demonstrated general management skills and experience from a recognized consumer product manufacturing company. Has a reputation for aligning their teams to execute the organization's strategy. Has a track record for creating innovative and highly successful product development "” an "out-of-the-box" thinker. Has a thorough understanding of the working effectively within a cross functional team and partner with peers in the organization to deliver shared objectives.This position does not support immigration sponsorship.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Development:Provide leadership to the engineering team for new product development and maintenance of existing platforms.Track performance and drive improvements on key development metrics: design of NPD products, efficient delivery to market, development cost per product, projects meeting objectives of performance and scheduleDrive continuous process and product improvements across existing as well as post launch improvement effortsEvolve new technologies and concepts into tangible engineered productsMentor engineers towards designing and executing product engineering goalsDrive Engineering and Product development disciplines with standardized approachProvide leadership on optimizing product designs for performance, quality, craftsmanship, manufacturability and packaging, as well as product development Implement engineering practices and tools, including DOE, GD&T, DVP&R, and FMEAUnderstand FMVSS, CMVSS and relevant regulatory landscape that influences the development and sale of car seats in the US and CanadaWork with prototype lab and other cross departmental peers in successful development of design representative concepts, mock-ups and test worthy samplesMiscellaneous Responsibilities:Leverage the global product development and supply chain networks as a source of sustainable competitive advantageMonitor competitive landscape and maintain up to date benchmarking databaseSupport engineering budget and work scoping activitiesPartner with our Asia based office to determine the most efficient way to bring individual products to marketCommunicate clearly with senior leadership and drive decisions with their alignmentDemonstrate a feel for the consumer and the market that results in a strategy for long-term growth supported by the development of cutting-edge market-ready products. Ensure that product platforms are developed with an extended runway in considerationBalance financial risks and opportunities while ensuring predictable product performance toward meeting functional and other targetsRecommend how to solve for unfavorable product costEducation, Experience, Skills, Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is requiredMasters degree in Engineering is a plusSix Sigma Belt Certification is a plusMinimum of 10+ years of relevant technical product development and leadership experience in a consumer products environment. Other industries (Automotive, Appliances, Medical device, some transportation) acceptable with appropriate experienceMinimum of 5 years of supervisory experience is required. Past experience in manufacturing, quality environment is preferredProven ability of command over CAD design tools - experience of 5+ years requiredSolidWorks design experience and Certification would be preferredHistory of successful product development performance in a company that promotes creativity and innovationHands on experience with product development toolsAbility to leverage internal talent and external resources to deliver world-class design solutionsExperience navigating Intellectual Property in a competitive product category. Experience in a highly regulated industry is a plusINTERPERSONAL COMPETENCIES:Demonstrable planning skills and engineering capabilityLeadership, mentoring and planning skillsHands-on ability to support deliverables of Product Development EngineersTeam oriented, collaborative with the ability to manage, motivate, and energize product development effortsAbility to mentor and develop staff in seeking growth opportunities to maximize individual and team potentialHigh interpersonal skills with a compelling and engaging mannerComfortable in a high-pressure fast paced environmentIntegrity and solid business and personal valuesFlexibility and adaptability

Created: 2024-10-19