Company Generac Power Systems
Name Director of Engineering
Req # 64073
Employment Type Full Time
Shift 1st
DR Power has been manufacturing and selling professional grade outdoor power equipment since 1985, and we're dedicated to providing our customers with the best tools for their outdoor needs. As a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems, Inc., we're constantly growing and innovating, and we're committed to providing top-notch service after the sale. Join our team and use your expertise to help us reach more customers and continue our tradition of excellence!
As Director of Engineering, you will work closely with other cross functional leaders in our company, including those in service, operations, supply chain, and finance. You will provide executive leadership and management for the Outdoor Power Equipment engineering team, ensuring that our development methodology guarantees superior products that are innovative and creative. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of assigned products, from new product introductions to product support. This is a highly strategic position that requires both technical expertise and superior people leadership skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Selects, coaches, and develops the team, setting objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team. Manages organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development
- Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered and performance is systematically improved
- Establishes the vision and strategy to drive world-class excellence within global industrial/commercial engineering team
- Drive results that are specifically targeted to the industrial/commercial market. Leads process with corporate planning and new product development teams
- 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 questions the status quo and ensure that all aspects of the design, development and support process are optimal for the industrial/commercial market.
- Effectively manage the development process (e.g. develop time compression techniques, design/application standards for improved repeatability, manage process globally/across multiple locations)
- 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
- 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.
- Manage expenses to ensure regulatory compliance and support corporate goals (e.g. revenue growth, profitability, market penetration)
Minimal Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related degree
- 15 years of progressive engineering experience
- 7 years management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in outdoor power equipment or Durable consumer products environment;
- Experience with global product releases throughout the entire product life cycle desired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Advanced level experience in team building and leadership skills;
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple global projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes;
- Advanced 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;
LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE: Works independently under the direction of the VP or EVP Engineering
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. Up to 40% 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."
