Engineering Manager

ITW•Vista, CA

About The Position

Summary: ITW Test & Measurement and Electronics is one of seven segments and is a global leading provider of solutions across a wide breadth of markets and applications. In January 2024, ITW created a Pharma Automation B.U. after acquiring RxSafe and combining it with an existing product line “Eyecon”. In the same year, ITW launched a Customer Back Innovation (CBI) Playbook prioritizing innovation from deeply understanding and solving key customers’ challenges and pain points. We are now seeking an Engineering Manager – Pharmacy Automation role who will be highly involved in helping define and implement the strategic direction for the Pharmacy Automation B.U. What You will Do: Lead Customer Back Innovation (CBI) within the Pharmacy Automation Segment Align engineering initiatives with Annual Plan (AP) and Long Rang Plan (LRP) strategies through close collaboration with segment leadership. Convert customer insights into clear value propositions, and along with technical requirements create strategically aligned product roadmaps and development plans. Drive CBI phase gate process to ensure project delivery and effective resource management. Employ Engineering Management best practices by leading and motivating a high-performing team grounded in curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement. Mentor and coach Engineers through growth-focused assignments that promote ITW’s core values into everyday team culture. Delegate thoughtfully to empower ownership while maintaining accountability. Develop and grow the team through regular development conversations, and align talent to career growth opportunities. Promote cross-department collaboration to align on key priorities and optimize schedule, cost, and resource use. Continue to stay on the forefront of Emerging Technologies in and around the existing Pharmacy Automation market. Research and understand our market space and competitors. Champion Continuous Improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency across our product suite. Directs product life cycle from concept, to design, to mass production, and to end of product life. Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental and quality related policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
5+ years of Product Development Engineering experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to conduct effective formal presentations
Strong organisational, planning and project management skills
Proven ability to meet project deadlines
An 80/20 mind-set
High levels of motivation, optimistic and action orientated
A natural innovator that will challenge the status quo within the business
Collaborative and adaptable
Excellent attention to detail
Anticipates and manages complexity and change within the business

Nice To Haves

The successful candidate must be creative, intellectually curious and have a strong work ethic.
The individual must be an independent thinker and self-starter with the bandwidth to multitask and work on several projects at a given time.
It is important that the individual have superior interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people at multiple levels.
Strong IT skills – all MS packages, intermediate to advanced level on Powerpoint and Excel

Responsibilities

Lead Customer Back Innovation (CBI) within the Pharmacy Automation Segment
Align engineering initiatives with Annual Plan (AP) and Long Rang Plan (LRP) strategies through close collaboration with segment leadership.
Convert customer insights into clear value propositions, and along with technical requirements create strategically aligned product roadmaps and development plans.
Drive CBI phase gate process to ensure project delivery and effective resource management.
Employ Engineering Management best practices by leading and motivating a high-performing team grounded in curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement.
Mentor and coach Engineers through growth-focused assignments that promote ITW’s core values into everyday team culture.
Delegate thoughtfully to empower ownership while maintaining accountability.
Develop and grow the team through regular development conversations, and align talent to career growth opportunities.
Promote cross-department collaboration to align on key priorities and optimize schedule, cost, and resource use.
Continue to stay on the forefront of Emerging Technologies in and around the existing Pharmacy Automation market.
Research and understand our market space and competitors.
Champion Continuous Improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiency across our product suite.
Directs product life cycle from concept, to design, to mass production, and to end of product life.
Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental and quality related policies and procedures.