Director of Engineering & Product Development
Lincoln Electric, New York, NY, United States
Director of Engineering & Product Development
Location:
Gainesville Employment Status:
Salary Full-Time Function:
Engineering Pay Grade and Range:
ARP050-M3
($150,000 - $200,000) Bonus Plan: AIP Target Bonus: 20,0 Hiring Manager:
Shahrul Huda Recruiter:
Allison Schock
Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria
Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least
1 year
of service
Is NOT on an active
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Summary of the Position As the Director of Engineering and Product Development, you will execute global projects and initiatives with your knowledge and application of product design and roll out. You will also lead a global team of individuals to maximize their potentials and deliver innovative new products to market.
Works safely and supports safety within their team across the organization, timely completion of projects and reports, EBITB, Lean Sigma project savings, Conversion Costs, Budget attainment, Forecasting, Project deliverables and timeliness, Days to market, R&D Cost Budget attainment.
Key Responsibilities Research
Develop a deep understanding of packaged gas distribution and management equipment technologies and applications
Monitor emerging technologies and applications, identify opportunities for new products, product enhancements, and potential applications for existing products and technologies
Maintain awareness and deep understanding of competitive portfolio (design, cost, technologies, features/benefits)
Proactively recommend new products and features/benefits to existing products
Prioritize the development activities that align with HPG's product development roadmap
Product Development
Partner with BU leadership on the project selection process and creating a longer-term product roadmap
Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and key stakeholders to define product requirements, features/benefits, target costs, and manufacturing processes
Lead the global product development process (stage gate), driving process improvements, managing timelines, budgets, and resources; bringing new products to market quickly while meeting the specified requirements
Provide project management expertise and guidance to accomplish targeted development schedules and milestones
Build strong relationships with cross‑functional leaders to remove roadblocks and improve productivity
Respond to market and internal feedback with evolutions and modifications
Team Management
Directly manage the U.S. based product engineering team and act as global leader of the Gas Equipment engineering team: managing resource assignments, project guidance and oversight, talent development, capability matrix
Cultivate an environment that encourages team members to understand customer needs and drive innovation
Lead staffing initiatives to recruit and retain top talent
Oversee performance assessment process of department
Education/Requirements Thrives in solving problems and finding creative solutions. Uses skillsets to drive innovation and change that provides better superior value to our customers.
10+ years of product design/engineering experience
B.S. Engineering; Mechanical preferred, other disciplines will be considered with relevant experience
5+ years managing and developing talent
A drive and passion to work in a manufacturing environment
Ability to relate well with plant personnel at all levels.
Physical Demands See Physical Demands Document
Reasonable Accommodation -- The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Nearest Major Market:
Gainesville GA Job Segment:
Project Manager, Technology
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Gainesville Employment Status:
Salary Full-Time Function:
Engineering Pay Grade and Range:
ARP050-M3
($150,000 - $200,000) Bonus Plan: AIP Target Bonus: 20,0 Hiring Manager:
Shahrul Huda Recruiter:
Allison Schock
Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria
Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least
1 year
of service
Is NOT on an active
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Summary of the Position As the Director of Engineering and Product Development, you will execute global projects and initiatives with your knowledge and application of product design and roll out. You will also lead a global team of individuals to maximize their potentials and deliver innovative new products to market.
Works safely and supports safety within their team across the organization, timely completion of projects and reports, EBITB, Lean Sigma project savings, Conversion Costs, Budget attainment, Forecasting, Project deliverables and timeliness, Days to market, R&D Cost Budget attainment.
Key Responsibilities Research
Develop a deep understanding of packaged gas distribution and management equipment technologies and applications
Monitor emerging technologies and applications, identify opportunities for new products, product enhancements, and potential applications for existing products and technologies
Maintain awareness and deep understanding of competitive portfolio (design, cost, technologies, features/benefits)
Proactively recommend new products and features/benefits to existing products
Prioritize the development activities that align with HPG's product development roadmap
Product Development
Partner with BU leadership on the project selection process and creating a longer-term product roadmap
Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and key stakeholders to define product requirements, features/benefits, target costs, and manufacturing processes
Lead the global product development process (stage gate), driving process improvements, managing timelines, budgets, and resources; bringing new products to market quickly while meeting the specified requirements
Provide project management expertise and guidance to accomplish targeted development schedules and milestones
Build strong relationships with cross‑functional leaders to remove roadblocks and improve productivity
Respond to market and internal feedback with evolutions and modifications
Team Management
Directly manage the U.S. based product engineering team and act as global leader of the Gas Equipment engineering team: managing resource assignments, project guidance and oversight, talent development, capability matrix
Cultivate an environment that encourages team members to understand customer needs and drive innovation
Lead staffing initiatives to recruit and retain top talent
Oversee performance assessment process of department
Education/Requirements Thrives in solving problems and finding creative solutions. Uses skillsets to drive innovation and change that provides better superior value to our customers.
10+ years of product design/engineering experience
B.S. Engineering; Mechanical preferred, other disciplines will be considered with relevant experience
5+ years managing and developing talent
A drive and passion to work in a manufacturing environment
Ability to relate well with plant personnel at all levels.
Physical Demands See Physical Demands Document
Reasonable Accommodation -- The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Nearest Major Market:
Gainesville GA Job Segment:
Project Manager, Technology
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