Manager Product Engineering

JOB SUMMARY:  

Oversees and leads conception, execution and launch of engineering products. Manages communication and coordination among different types of engineers, designers and analysts working on a project. Supervises project schedule, budget, and communications with leadership.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical leadership and drive talent development within the FLC CPE organization
• Responsible for successfully managing the completion of several complex projects.
• Prioritize projects among various product lines and business units to ensure that all safety, quality, manufacturing line support, cost reductions and product enhancements are addressed in support of each business unit.
• Negotiating directly with the business unit leads to resolve priority issues.
• Create and manage detailed project scope descriptions, cost estimates and implementation strategies for small- and large-scale projects.
• Report on status to business units and Front-Line Care Leadership Team on a regular basis
• Provide policy and direction that will result in the highest attainable quality products in the most efficient.
• Responsible for the quality, practices, and standard engineering activities to enhance and modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or relevant experience.
• 5 years’ experience in manufacturing operations.
• 2 years’ experience in a supervision capacity.
• PC proficiency, including MS Office, Project and CAD software.
• Supervisory experience, preferably in either maintenance or manufacturing engineering.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Woodworking, wood case goods, or cabinet manufacturing experience.