Engineering Manager II - Product Certification

Franklin Electric; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Electric is seeking an Engineering Manager II, Product Certification in Fort Wayne, IN. This role leads certification projects, coordinates lab testing, and provides materials expertise within cross-functional teams.

You will guide policy development, maintain rigorous documentation, and ensure compliance with global standards. The position requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 7+ years of related experience; a Master’s may substitute for experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field is required.
• Seven or more years of relevant product certification experience.
• Master’s degree could substitute for years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct projects with detailed plans and integrate technical activities.
• Manage agency certification projects (NSF/ANSI 61, RoHS, REACH, etc.).
• Provide materials expertise on project teams.
• Direct the work and priorities of the certification engineering group.
• Implement engineering tools and practices and develop standards.
• Develop policies and procedures for engineering work.
• Review and approve product designs and changes.
• Analyze technology and resource needs to plan feasibility of projects.
• Perform administrative tasks and manage expenditures.
• Set scientific and technical goals within top management guidance.
• Lead new and existing projects with rigorous documentation and test records.
• Establish engineering priorities to support test plans.
• Track project performance and resolve problems.
• Conduct site investigations for root cause analysis.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Certification management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree could substitute for experience

Tools

Lab testing equipment

Documentation tools

Job description

Description

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.

Department: Engineering

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

The Engineering Manager II, Product Certification is responsible for managing staffing and resources for specific project assignments and lab testing. Assesses the feasibility of projects, sets goals, coordinates specifications and procedures, and provides administrative oversight. Occasionally serves as working engineer.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

Move forward with us

• Coordinates and directs projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Manages agency certification projects for materials-related product certifications (NSF/ANSI 61, KTW, ACS, REACH, RoHS, etc.).
• Provides materials expertise as a member of product and process development project teams.
• Directs the work and priorities of the product certification engineering group.
• Implements engineering tools and practices.
• Develops and implements policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the company.
• Directs, reviews, and approves product design and changes.
• Analyzes technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Performs administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditure, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
• Sets scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
• As assigned, evaluates and leads new and existing projects following rigorous documentation practices and records all tests, protocols, and results in test data worksheets.
• Establishes individual engineering priorities to support the test plan schedule.
• Tracks project performance. Identifies and resolves problems.
• Performs site investigation for cause and origin determination.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Knows and understands relevant certifying agency standards, testing protocols, and certification procedures.
• Able to plan and lead certification projects involving cross-functional team members.
• Knows arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knows and predicts physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understand fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics; understands mechanical and electrical structures and processes.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, facts, or information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, the general public, and other employees of the organization.
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information.
• Reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Writes routine reports and correspondence.
• Utilizes common-sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Deals with problems involving several known variables in situations of routine nature.
• Plans the time, method, manner, and/or performance sequence of own work; may also occasionally assist in planning work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.
• Frequently makes decisions of both minor and major importance, which may affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.
• Completes some moderately repetitive tasks.
• Uses complex and noncomplex machines and equipment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field (required).
• Seven or more years of relevant product certification experience.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field could substitute for years of experience.
• Desirable experience would include the following:
  • Pump, motor, or appliance industry certifications (UL, CSA, NOM)
  • Hazardous Locations, ATEX and/or IECEx certifications
  • NSF/ANSI 61 or other drinking water certifications
  • European compliance (e.g., CE, RoHS, REACH)

Don’t feel like you check all the boxes in the job description?

Why Work at Franklin Electric?

Becoming a part of the Franklin Electric team not only provides outstanding benefits, it also opens doors to opportunities for future growth. Enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company. But more importantly, be satisfied in knowing you make a difference.

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