Innovation Principal, Human Performance

Vans; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vans in Colorado is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the fabrication, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical machines and tools. You will inspect equipment for quality and safety, applying detailed technical knowledge across all phases of the activity.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering (or equivalent) and at least five years of related experience, with strong written and oral communication skills and proficient PC literacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of related experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical machines, equipment, and tools.
• Inspect that all equipment is in accordance with quality and safety standards.
• Work independently with review at critical points; apply analytical judgment to resolve issues and anticipate future problems.

Skills

Engineering

Communication

Problem solving

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PC skills

Job description

Principal Accountabilities:Under general direction:* Work on the fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance, and repair of mechanical machines, equipment, and tools* Inspect that all equipment is in accordance with the quality and safety standards* Has thorough technical knowledge of all phases of the activityKnowledge & Skill Requirements:* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field *Equivalent years of experience in a substantially similar industry may be considered in lieu of a degree to be determined by the nature of the specific job and the hiring manager’s criteria* Minimum of five years of related experience preferred* Strong written and oral communication skills* Proficient PC skillsKnowledge & Application:* Discipline expert, typically with a number of years post qualification experience or equivalent business experience * Integrates and communicates fairly complex information within the specialization or recognized body of formal knowledge* Knowledge of principles and practices within a professional discipline * Assess unusual circumstances, suggests variations in approaches, and incomplete or conflicting dataProblem Solving:* Resolve issues that are differing, but related* Issues require sophisticated analytical or problem solving techniques to identify cause * Devises solutions based on limited information and uses past experience or precedent to identify solutions or to adapt existing approaches to resolve issues* Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action, which may impact the longer term* Anticipates future issues* Work is done independently, but is reviewed at critical pointsInteraction:* Interprets and explains information to audiences who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion* Adapts style to differing audiences* Requires objective review of difficult work problems, obtaining cooperation or approval * Requires considerable resourcefulness* Requires strong multicultural awareness to appropriately deliver messagesImpact:* Impact is limited to the achievement of short- to medium-term goals* Contributes to delivery of discipline/department goals through personal effort or through influence over team members* Has contributory impact on team/discipline performanceAccountability:* Accountable for meeting own target which will impact the discipline * Accountable for own targets which will typically be definable but not always financially measurableHiring Range:$100,000.00 USD - $125,000.00 USD annuallyIncentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.