Director, Engineering Subsystems and Services

Description

• Collaborate cross-functionally to assess future product, innovation, regulatory, and advanced technology needs, using these insights to inform future resource, equipment, system, process, and organizational structure needs
• Coordinate career and professional development tailored to the needs and motivations of team members
• Head the Engineering Subsystems and Services Team within the Product function in support of new product development and maintenance of faucets and related products to satisfy evolving business needs related to cost, quality, manufacturability, innovation, customer channel input, and regulatory requirements
• The Mechanical Subsystems team is responsible for the design, development, validation, and maintenance of components or assemblies within a larger system, often intended to derisk overall project schedule.
• The Packaging Subsystem team is responsible for the design, development, validation and maintenance of finished good packaging structures, materials, and graphics.
• Serve as a role model and champion for Product Engineering by drawing upon design, manufacturing, analytical, and leadership experience to coach, guide, and most importantly, influence others
• Regularly assess team performance and business-process efficiency and identify and implement improvement opportunities
• Ensure maintenance of and compliance to engineering documents and guidelines to improve quality and efficiency
• Engage in and lead critical initiatives needed to position business for future success
• Lead technical issue resolution teams and implement root cause corrective action
• Partner with peers, cross-functional leaders, and direct reports to build, measure, and assess key performance metrics, while identifying root cause and implementing counter measures when performance does not meet expectations
• Coordinate individual development plans, performance management programs, and eliminate barriers to build a culture of growth and engagement
• The Value Management team is responsible for the identification, design, development, validation, and implementation of product design changes to reduce cost and complexity.

Requirements

• Possess a BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university and have 10+ years of engineering leadership, engineering functional management, project, or program management, and/or technical leadership experience
• Experience with design for manufacturability, cost estimation, DFMEA, PPAP and design verification and validation
• Previous experience in a systems engineering management role with knowledge of systems engineering tools, techniques, and standard methodologies
• Proven ability to identify and lead strategic initiatives and translation of over-arching strategies into individual and team goals
• Strong knowledge of consumer product goods development process
• Outstanding soft skills with excellent written and verbal communication capabilities, able to effectively collaborate, interact, and influence business and technical partners and leaders at all levels of the organization
• Maintain a positive demeanor and outlook when confronted with challenges
• Familiarity with engineering modeling software, including 3D CAD, FEA, and CFD
• Excellent analytical and structured problem-solving skills along with the ability to simplify complex problems.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping and manufacturing processes, including injection molding, die casting, stamping, 3D printing, finishing, and assembly
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit initiative, drive accountability, and effectively lead others through excellent facilitation, organizational, and coaching skills
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodology

Benefits

• Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Social Impact: Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time, skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.
• Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance