Life Cycle Engineering Manager

Dedicated Computing•Waukesha, WI

57d

About The Position

The Life Cycle Engineering Manager leads a team of engineers and technicians in the support of production through the product life cycle. This team is responsible for implementing customer driven changes as well as proactively addressing supply chain issues, such as EOL components. This individual interacts with a variety of departments including Project Management, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Sustaining Engineering, Sourcing, Account Management and Sales to ensure life cycle projects are launched and completed on schedule. The position requires strong project management, functional analysis, process improvement and people management skills.

Requirements

Bachelor s Degree (preferably in Engineering - Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or other applicable discipline)
8+ years of experience in an ISO based manufacturing facility
Proven track record of problem solving, communication and team building skills
Knowledge and experience with Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement
Previous leadership experience and a solid track record of strategic project management (creating a plan, building a team, assigning work, and assuring timely completion)
Proven experience driving organizational change and following through to completion (use of process flow diagrams, swim lanes, and other tools; leading cross-functional teams; establishing buy-in; and following through with creation and release of appropriate process, procedure, and training documentation)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ISO standards
Familiarity with FDA constraints for Medical and Healthcare driven customers, or other highly regulated industries
Experience working in an ESD-regulated environment
PMP Certification

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and coaching to all staff members
Allocate team resources on a dynamic basis to meet customer deliverables and/or internal needs
Provide an escalation point within Engineering
Oversee the life cycle management processes followed by the company, recommend improvements in those practices and implement approved changes
Participation in Product Phase gates
Collaborate with Product Marketing in defining product life cycle for published road maps
Work directly with project management, account management, customers and suppliers on the identification and resolution of project/product issues
Define life cycle project plans and report on project performance
Provide support for customer complaints/escalations, and corrective/preventive actions
Lead all personnel in Life Cycle Engineering; Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of this department; Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Managerial responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, training and developing associates; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching associates; and addressing complaints / resolving problems
Represent the company for Regional Presence and other outreach engagements as needed
Utilize various quality improvement tools (FMEA, SPC ) to identify and mitigate potential quality issues
Plan and lead the implementation of continuous improvement projects through statistical analysis, process capability and root cause analysis
Drive continuous improvement projects to closure and lead the alignment of KPIs
Build a quality team that is strong, responsive to the needs of the organization and is successful based on established measurements
Establish and maintain high/professional morale throughout the group while still meeting all performance objectives
Work closely with internal teams to deliver on customer commitments
Develop a staff that embodies the values and beliefs of the organization and is successful