Manager, Engineering

Position Summary
ITT Connect and Control Technologies is a global engineering and manufacturing company with leading positions in the Infrastructure, Energy, Heavy Industry, Automation, Aerospace and Defense markets. We design, develop and manufacture Energy Absorption, Aerospace Components, Precision Motion Control and Natural Gas Regulation solutions including Valves, Actuators, Switches, Pumps, Shock Absorbers, Vibration Isolators, Gas Regulators and much more, for aerospace and industrial applications. We provide an ideal workplace environment in which to create a rewarding career and are looking for team players with the talent and drive for excellence. We strive to create value for our employees by providing challenging workplace assignments.
The Manager, Engineering will be responsible for leading a team of technology resources to innovate and maintain core technology platforms. This Engineering Leader will manage the engineering employees at the Westminster, SC site.
Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Essential Responsibilities
Leadership:

• Technical capability to lead development from concept to production for diversified product portfolio
• Lead strategic planning efforts for products/technologies to support business goals
• Partner with customers and manage the engineering and technical relationships. In addition to managing high profile customer issues, serve as the company representative in industry technical organizations and ensure staff capabilities and technologies remain highly differentiated within the market
• Proven track record in effectively managing diverse teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize the engineering functions to achieve objectives through effective utilization of staff

Operational Performance

• Deliver NPI and R&D program deliverables on schedule and at or below cost targets
• Drive performance of the engineering function across the entire product group in accordance with the company's objectives.
• This includes compliance with the product lifecycle management process, continuous improvement in engineering, and utilization of the engineering KPIs.

Talent Management

• Responsible for building, structuring, leading, assessing and promoting a high performing, compliant technical workforce which exceeds departmental goals and objectives including succession planning
• Development strategy for critical knowledge transfer, rotations, and exposure for all to innovation and full technical life-cycle design and development.
• Responsible for driving a high-performing culture which anticipates and exceeds customer expectations

Position Requirements
Requirements

• 8+ years in Engineering (product development and support)
• 5+ years in technical management role
• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Engineering required
• Master's Degree (M.S.) - preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate technical savvy and prowess in product innovation and design
• A proven ability to communicate vision, drive execution and work seamlessly with both technical teams and business teams
• Collaborative, innovative personality style with strong drive to improve the organizational talent and customer service
• Must possess a calm and collaborative demeanor while driving accountability

Equal Pay Act Range
$109,500 - $163,000