Software Engineering Manager-Matrix Fitness

Johnson Health Tech North America Inc • Village of Cottage Grove, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager – Software Team coordinates and participates in the development of projects for new technology, console software, and firmware. Leads a team of Software Engineers and Developers to enhance the functionality of our fitness equipment while partnering with Project Engineering, Product Marketing, Graphical UX/UI, Web Development, and Design Quality Assurance teams. Leading by example, the ideal candidate will leverage sound technical knowledge to improve products and processes while guiding and inspiring team members. Has a strong capability to anticipate and resolve engineering development challenges early and effectively. Blends solid engineering skill and personnel leadership excellence.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in relevant field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience)
• 1-5 years of managerial experience, being directly responsible for the work of others
• 5 years of object-oriented programming in a language such as C++, C# or Java; UI based application development; scripting languages such as Python or Javascript
• 5 years of experience with built-in and integration unit testing, writing, or editing technical documentation
• Demonstrated leadership abilities through a record of success
• Knowledge of MCU and ARM Embedded System Development
• Ability to read and understand patents
• Ability and willingness to travel both internationally and domestically, communicate with overseas teams during non-business hours
• Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals
• Ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A valid driver’s license is required for travel

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Engineering is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assists R&D leadership team in attracting and hiring top engineering talent
• Provides work direction to lower-level engineers, trains and mentors staff in product development processes
• Understands and coaches team members to follow existing coding conventions, and to identify and use design patterns
• Coaches engineers in striving to achieve 100% KPI score
• Product Specification review and communication with various marketing and factory staff to set the development plan
• Translation of product requirements into actionable technical development tasks
• Assist PM's & engineering staff in working through any roadblocks to delivery
• Monitors resource use by participating in project sign-offs at critical stage-gates
• Lead communication window for technical development teams between America and Asia
• Establish, implement, and update processes and workflows to meet customer needs and optimize team efficiency
• Support scalable systems that meet business requirements
• Coordinate with internal and external entities, as needed, to accomplish goals
• Enforce code standards and development best practices
• Lead team meetings and coordinate with other functional leaders
• Represent the global software R&D team, its projects, and deliverables at all global development status reviews
• R&D-as-one-team method for all development, testing, and customer/end-user support. No-excuse approach in working alongside all global web, design quality assurance, hardware, and related development teams.
• Peer-to-peer leadership, knowledge sharing, and implementing integrated development practices with global product development teams and factories.
• Review quality and test data, perform product sample reviews and make design decisions, support value-add / value-engineer opportunities for cost and manufacturing efficiency
• Train Asia-based engineering and factory quality teams on design and functional requirements
• Support systems, resolve outages, and be on-call during non-standard business hours
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager, requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling
• Responsible for staffing, terminations, disciplinary actions, training, and developing subordinates
• Responsible for completing adequate performance documentation on time
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of timecards and approving them promptly
• Other projects as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• FSA and HSA options
• Employee product discounts, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree