Engineering Manager-Commercial Platforms – Apply At: www.Kichler.com
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ JOB DUTIES:
- Provide strategic direction towards the development and execution of the Commercial product roadmap
- Evaluate and balance the needs of the Product Plan against product development requirements in determining make versus buy sourcing strategies
- Determine the viability of sourced products or the level of adaptation necessary to meet Kichler product performance goals
- Responsibilities include managing a team of Design engineer(s)
- Drive resolution of conflicts between projects and functional organizations
- Lead the planning and implementation of multiple projects over a fiscal year.
- Work cross functionally with Operations, QA and Contract manufacturing teams
- Manage the support of new designs from concept to launch including: conceptual to detailed design, component and material selection, simulation/FEA, safety approvals, and production implementation
- Participate in defining product specifications, Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Design Freeze, Design Validation, Product & Process Qualification
- Create a team environment
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND/SPECIFIC WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
- Engineering Degree from accredited institution (Mechanical or Electrical Engineer)
- 15+ years professional engineering experience
- Professional work experience in Consumer Packaged Goods or SSL/LED lighting Fixture design ideal
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Background in mechanical, optical and thermal systems for new or proposed product Improvements or value engineering projects
- Background in SolidWorks required.
- Self-driven and able to work with limited supervision
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to handle multiple projects concurrently and function in a collaborative work environment
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods preferred, e.g. die casting, injection molding, extrusion, product assembly, etc
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally (<20%)
- Night/early morning calls required to interface with team and suppliers in Asia
- Ability to work 40+ hours per week
Project Manager-Lighting Systems – Apply At : www.kichler.com
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ JOB DUTIES:
- Lead the planning and implementation of multiple projects.
- Work cross functionally with Engineering, Product Management, Operations and various vendors to streamline product development process.
- Own project timelines. Develop using Microsoft Project or similar software. Drive team to meet project goals and requirements within timeline.
- Drive resolution of conflicts between projects or functional areas. Alert team members of potential conflicts to avoid resource conflicts.
- Continuous improvement on project management and its processes. Train and develop others in project management skills.
- Own communication of project status, timing and risks
- Create a team environment.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND/SPECIFIC WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution, Master Degree a plus.
- Minimum 5 yrs experience in product development environment.
- Minimum 3 yrs experience managing Projects.
- Must have strong planning and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and lead.
- Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
- Ability to identify risk, develop and drive abatement plans.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.