About the position
The position involves directing the activities and providing guidance to Product Engineers to meet project objectives. The role requires utilizing relevant industry standards and specifications to ensure compliant product development. The individual will facilitate communication between local plant staff and the Corporate NPD group to drive the development and diversification of product lines. An updated understanding of the company's product offerings in relevant areas is essential to inform initial design decisions effectively. The role also involves cultivating positive relationships with manufacturing personnel, addressing design-related issues, implementing cost-saving measures, and coordinating VAVE projects. Establishing test requirements and procedures for new or modified products to ensure quality and functionality is a key responsibility. The individual will nurture productive partnerships with approved agencies such as UL, FM, and ISO to uphold regulatory compliance and product certifications. Serving as a direct liaison between the sales team and product engineering to align strategies and address customer needs effectively is also part of the job. Regular one-on-one meetings with team members will be conducted to provide feedback, support professional development, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives. The individual will manage the bi-annual talent management process for employees while maintaining departmental goals. Tracking engineering projects and metrics and providing regular updates on project and backlog status is required. As needed, the individual will provide 2D and 3D working drawings according to requirements, ensuring timely schedule completion. Additional duties may be assigned to support the overall goals and objectives of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Directs the activities and provides guidance to Product Engineers to meet project objectives.
- Utilizes relevant industry standards and specifications to ensure compliant product development.
- Facilitates communication between local plant staff and the Corporate NPD group.
- Maintains an updated understanding of the company's product offerings.
- Cultivates positive relationships with manufacturing personnel.
- Addresses design-related issues and implements cost-saving measures.
- Coordinates VAVE projects.
- Establishes test requirements and procedures for new or modified products.
- Nurtures partnerships with approved agencies such as UL, FM, and ISO.
- Serves as a liaison between the sales team and product engineering.
- Conducts regular one-on-one meetings with team members.
- Manages bi-annual talent management process for employees.
- Tracks engineering projects and metrics and provides regular updates.
- Provides 2D and 3D working drawings as needed.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar technical degree.
- 4 to 7 years of relevant external product engineering and leadership experience, or 2 to 5 years of excelling relevant Mueller product experience.
- Comfortable coaching and holding others accountable.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve goals through influence.
- Ability to assess and train others.
- Effective communication skills with all levels of employees.
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
- Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge including 2D and 3D CAD software and PLM databases.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge dealing with manufacturing situations, quality standards, product development, CAD/CAM, technical specifications, and project management.
Nice-to-haves
- Direct experience in valves, controls, or similar applicable industrial products.
- Knowledge of AWWA valve specifications.
- Knowledge of third-party certifying agencies such as UL and FM.
- Six Sigma Green Belt.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer.
- Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.
