Engineering Manager - Engine Management

Generac Power Systems•Waukesha, WI

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager - Engine Management is responsible for engineering activities for Generac’s industrial/commercial engineering function, including new product introductions, cost reduction, technology and research, and lifecycle product support. The role combines technical engineering expertise with people leadership, quality systems proficiency, functional and program management experience, and business planning expertise. It works closely with the business group and functional leaders across service, operations, supply chain, and finance. The manager provides executive leadership for the engineering function and devises and implements a development methodology that supports high-quality industrial/commercial products while encouraging innovation and creativity. The position is onsite in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
10 years of engineering experience.
5 years of management experience.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results across multiple simultaneous global projects while balancing resources, timing, and outcome quality.
Demonstrated team-building and leadership skills.
Solid understanding of engineering technical issues and needs, and of financial, sales, and marketing considerations related to product design and development.
Excellent communication skills.
Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible, and able to learn quickly.
Previous experience using SAP or an equivalent ERP.

Nice To Haves

Industrial or commercial product engineering experience.
Experience with global product releases throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Work with the Business Group to develop a global product development roadmap focused on specific customer needs.
Work with leaders to pursue growth opportunities in residential, industrial, and commercial markets.
Manage the development process, including time-compression techniques, design and application standards, repeatability, and coordination across multiple locations.
Manage industrial/commercial market issues such as shipping, cost, and the bidding process.
Foster collaboration among engineering, sales, operations, finance, and other departments to identify and develop engineering concepts, technologies, techniques, standards, and procedures.
Manage expenses, ensure regulatory compliance, and support corporate goals such as revenue growth, profitability, and market penetration.
Provide engineering leadership and design oversight for new product development projects, including schedules, development plans, costs, resources, quality targets, product specifications, validation test plans, and internal coordination.
Ensure technology and engineering resources are applied effectively to meet industrial/commercial product development requirements and the sales and marketing plan.
Lead the product development lifecycle, coordinating with business segments on design, manufacturability, and serviceability to support innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Create and maintain a culture of innovation, collaboration, commitment, urgency, and continuous improvement; challenge the team to optimize design, development, and support processes for the industrial/commercial market.
Design and direct team work; select, coach, and develop staff; set expectations; motivate the team; manage performance; recognize achievement; provide feedback; and administer progressive discipline when needed.
Lead business planning, recruitment, retention, talent acquisition, employee development, and mentoring.
Develop engineering talent across the company by identifying employee training and growth plans.
Establish the engineering team's vision and strategy for excellence, deliver results targeted to residential/industrial/commercial markets, and lead processes with corporate planning and new product development teams.