Engineering Manager: Lead Innovation & Process Improvement

Briggs & Stratton; City of Sherrill (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in New York seeks a Manager of Engineering to lead an engineering group, plan projects, and drive development of new manufacturing technologies and cost-reduction initiatives for engine and product programs.

You will supervise product research and testing, interface with customers on design and quality issues, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote the New Product Development process across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Seven years of engineering experience.
• Prior management or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of engineering, testing and manufacturing processes related to product and/or manufacturing processes.
• Ability to effectively solve problems with diverse groups of people.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication and problem solving skills to effectively interface with engineers, managers and customers.
• Well-developed leadership and planning skills as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fundamental knowledge of statistics and reliability concepts.
• Strong team building skills.
• Ability to develop and coordinate activities of others and to focus on major project resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately, on time, and on budget.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, evaluates progress and presents results of projects.
• Provides technical inspiration, leadership, and consultation to professional co-workers.
• Analyzes and develops solutions to engineering problems.
• Develops and applies engineering standards and procedures and provides advice on issues within the engineering field.
• Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements. Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports and guides product engineering teams in ongoing development within their assigned area.
• Supervises and coordinates product research, testing and development if applicable.
• Promotes the New Product Development process and ensures consistent use.
• Interfaces with customers regarding design, manufacturing and quality control issues, which fosters relationships.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Reports regularly on project status, ensures budgets are on track, manages customer satisfaction data and other staff activities.
• Develops and initiates new technologies, process improvement initiatives and cost reduction programs.
• Proposes business solutions related to product safety initiatives, annual strategic/situational planning, long-term planning and supplier relationship agreements.
• Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA, performance management, department budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cross-functional

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Briggs & Stratton in New York seeks a Manager of Engineering to lead an engineering group, plan projects, and drive development of new manufacturing technologies and cost-reduction initiatives for engine and product programs.

You will supervise product research and testing, interface with customers on design and quality issues, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote the New Product Development process across teams.