Corporate Division - Mike
As the ACS Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading and directing the engineering activities of the assigned department within the organization and provide technical leadership and assistance to other departments across the organization as required.
Your Responsibilities:
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Define, develop, and lead strategic engineering activities within the assigned area of responsibility. Develop and maintain engineering processes and design guidelines for assigned area and product group.
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Ensure ease of manufacturability and assembly by coordinating and collaborating with the necessary departments and individuals on items including, but not limited to, quality of parts, safety and legal issues, and product design; implement engineering solutions that improve quality and reliability.
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Develop and lead Lean strategies for improving existing product and process systems based on Policy Deployment initiatives and target market applications. Lead lean process activities from process prototype through production implementation.
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Consult with service, field personnel and product specialists on answering technical questions for assigned area and direct the tracking and resolution of field issues.
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Manage assigned personnel in performance of their duties including, but not limited to, hiring, evaluation, scheduling work activities, discipline and discharge; establish and monitor individual and team goals which are aligned with the Organization’s business strategies and objectives.
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Ensure on-time project launches that meet standards and meet or exceed customer expectations. Coordinate with Sales, Service, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and other departments required for assuring the successful launch of the product or project.
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Research and identify applications, performance, and functional requirements to assure adequacy for the intended function in customer acceptable terms. Conceptualize, conceive, plan, and direct the production environment design, model build, testing, costing, manufacturing review and production start up.
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Evaluate existing product in the market place for Company fit. Develop and implement product plan for acquisition or partnership to enhance current product and solution base. Participate in VOC (voice of customer) events, customer service and dealer product conference calls.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, Electrical, Industrial or relevant Engineering preferred; and/or combination of education and experience. MBA or M.S./PHD preferred. At least 5-10 years experience in multiple areas of a manufacturing-based company required, with functional experience and proficiency in the field mechanical, electrical, and/or systems design. At least 3-5 years experience in effectively managing people, processes, and development projects.
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Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
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Strong problem solving skills: define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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Working knowledge of the heavy equipment manufacturing industry, including competitive trends and threats, market demand and the influencers on demand, product line, product development, business systems, manufacturability and support.
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Knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, and the strategic planning processes; ability to operate within targeted budget.
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Ability to operate industrial equipment in assigned area.
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Excellent communicator with team player/leadership skills!
EEO/AAP Employer
Status: Full Time
Shift: First
Int. App. Required: Yes
Job Number: 12863
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