Electrical Engineering Manager

Bass Pro Shops • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Electrical Engineering Manager will oversee as well as directly manage marine electrical system development projects for all brands of White River Marine Group. The Electrical Engineering Manager will lead a team of product specialists and technical support resources in development of marine electrical systems that deliver on the respective brand’s value proposition and businesses financial performance. This manager will work directly with Product Managers and supplier partners to ensure the development process and performance metrics are achieved.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in product development; experience in the marine industry is preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Ongoing verification of driving eligibility will be conducted to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Must be at least 21 years old to qualify for this position.
• Previous hands-on experience in product development, to include analysis of developing product specifications, completing product reviews, and managing a portfolio of multiple products in development
• Previous experience leading and developing a high performing team
• Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate future trends (related to material, manufacturing technology, and sourcing) and translate them into action
• Solid organizational skills, analytical ability, and planning ability
• Understanding and application of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
• Track record of meeting and achieving goals successfully
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively at all levels of an organization
• Skilled at establishing and maintaining effective supplier and customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Encourages diverse thinking to promote innovation within the team
• Ability to travel 10-15% domestically and international
• Regular computer work, standing, sitting
• Occasional walking and lifting
• Develops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans.
• Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor.
• End results are reviewed by supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• experience in the marine industry is preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads electrical engineering development teams in developing products and driving efficiency in the development process with key stakeholders
• Ensures component and system compliance with industry standards or acquire through certification/testing
• Interfaces with the propulsion, systems, design and manufacturing groups for system layouts
• Researches new trends, integrate new equipment technologies to drive innovation, and communicate new development opportunities to cross-functional teams
• Works closely with product management teams to facilitate product line planning process, and manage product development calendar
• Conceives new electrical and electronic system designs for customer convenience and efficient manufacturability
• Conducts and evaluate product research on electrical and electronic equipment and components
• Provides manufacturing with technical support and direction including trouble shooting, testing and system verification.
• Generate Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Notice’s (ECN) as required
• Performs design verification tests on finished product and develop criteria for DVPR testing
• Reviews and approves owner’s manuals for accurate and complete electrical descriptions and information
• Performs final electrical design verification tests
• Insures timely and adequate completion of all applicable phases of project
• Facilitates training seminars for assembly personal informing them of new construction requirements
• Manages approximately 3-5 team members, and outside designers.
• Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Perform other duties/special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager