Air-Cooled Chiller NPD Engineering Manager

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Where is the work:

This Air-Cooled Chiller NPD Engineering Manager is responsible for the development and direction of an agile engineering team dedicated to supporting Commercial HVAC scroll and screw compressor chiller products. This role owns the execution of the Scroll and Screw Chiller product roadmap to deliver significant product line modifications and new product initiatives to assure yearly planned revenue generation and margin expansion is met or exceeded. As the resource manager for the Air-Cooled Chiller NPD Engineering Team, this role also supports the entire Scroll and Screw Chiller product life cycle with value engineering projects for further margin expansion and working with product managers/product support for an elevated customer experience. The core Air-Cooled Chiller NPD Engineering team resides in La Crosse, WI; to be successful the Air-Cooled Chiller NPD Engineering team works with Scroll and Screw Chiller Engineering teams located in Pueblo, CO; Shanghai, China and Bangalore, India. Together these teams collaborate to deliver significant modifications to existing product lines, development of new product lines and value engineering projects.

What you will do:

• Effectively lead New Product Development (NPD) activities necessary to launch new products, enhance existing products or extend the existing product lines to meet the needs of the business.

• Partner with teams in other regions to accelerate product development activities and product launch.

• Develop and manage effective engineering practices to support New Product Development activities, including, but not limited to standard work for the team.

• Coordinate NPD activities for successful product launch at manufacturing facilities.

• Manage design and delivery to support projects at all complexity levels. Assure engineering designs are always in compliance with appropriate internal and external standards, regulations, and procedures.

• Supervise work for accuracy and assure any design changes do not compromise original product specifications (performance, durability, cost, etc.).

• Partner with Product Managers in support of Product Growth Teams to influence the product portfolio strategy, long range product plan, and technology roadmaps and align on execution plans to deliver both revenue and margin enhancement goals.

• Assist with managing departmental, project, and third party costs within functional budget.

• Accountability for a portion of the annual productivity targets by supporting other engineering teams. Although the primary focus is NPD, the team is still responsible for delivering productivity which pays for the cost of engineering.

• Collaborate with other engineering teams for the support sustaining engineering activities.

• Support implementation and effective use of the Business Operating System (BOS). Develop and execute on visual management and key performance indicators to proactively manage team dynamics.

• Manage the active development of personnel to assure constant improvement in departmental skills and capabilities as well as assure a robust succession plan.

• Both domestic and international travel will be required. Estimated travel time is 10-15%.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (or equivalent technical discipline) and at least 7-years of work experience in an engineering role (including at least 2-years in a project leadership role) is required.

• Master's Degree is a plus.

What you will bring:

• Must be an effective leader with the ability to work in a matrix organization.

• Capable to effectively collaborate with other global engineering groups towards mutual objectives.

• Self-motivated with the ability to lead teams towards defined objectives without day to day guidance.

• Ability to mentor engineers in the engineering discipline of chiller systems and project management

• Capable to deliver new products and product enhancements on time, at the market's required cost, and within the allocated project budget.

• Adaptable to meet changing business needs

• Results orientated with the ability to prioritize multiple concurrent projects

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – ability to communicate up, down, and across the enterprise organization.

• Strategic thinker capable of balancing long term objectives and daily tactical execution

• Experience leading and overseeing the design and support of commercial HVAC equipment.

• Demonstrate high personal energy, integrity and ethics instill a winning culture.

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Disclaimer : We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.