Engineering Manager, Engine Testing & Process Innovation

Briggs & Stratton; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Power group focused on engine testing and development. The role emphasizes planning, organizing, and coordinating activities of an engineering team, driving new manufacturing technologies, and cost reduction programs.

You will supervise product research, testing, design, development, interfacing with customers, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Seven years of engineering experience are required.
• Prior management or supervisory experience of a unionized workforce is required.
• Knowledge of engineering, testing and manufacturing processes related to product and/or manufacturing processes.
• Ability to solve problems with diverse groups of people.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication and problem solving skills.
• Well-developed leadership and planning skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and guiding product engineering teams in ongoing development within their assigned area.
• Supervising and coordinating product research, testing, design and development if applicable.
• Promoting the New Product Development process and ensuring consistent use.
• Interfacing with customers regarding part and product design, manufacturing and quality control issues.
• Maintaining knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Reporting on project status, budgets, and customer satisfaction data.
• Developing and initiating new technologies, process improvements and cost reductions.
• Proposing business solutions related to product safety initiatives and long-term planning.
• Performing full managerial responsibilities of a unionized team (hiring, coaching, budgeting).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical

Strong leadership

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Power group focused on engine testing and development. The role emphasizes planning, organizing, and coordinating activities of an engineering team, driving new manufacturing technologies, and cost reduction programs.

You will supervise product research, testing, design, development, interfacing with customers, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.