Systems Engineering Manager

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!

Systems Engineering Manager

Location: On-site in Bradenton, FL or Mebane, NC

Base Salary Rate: $126,039 - $151,810 per year

Job type: Full-time position

*This position is based at our Bradenton, FL or Mebane, NC locations.

About This Role

The System Engineering Manager will support the KGS Kidde Residential Fire product portfolio. This individual must have the ability to read and interpret high-level product requirements, offer design and implementation approaches based on those requirements, and drive system and sub-system requirements. The incumbent will also identify, create, and execute product test cases throughout the development phases of a project or product, and will facilitate discussion with the cross-functional team members to provide a detailed design failure mode analysis of the entire system. The candidate is expected to have a background in product life cycle, product designs, electrical and electronics systems, and troubleshooting, and will be involved in all aspects of the product development process (concept, design, verification, validation, and production). They must also have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and in multiple projects and functions, as part of a global team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end system for Kidde residential life safety products
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams including electronics hardware, mechanical design, compliance, test laboratories, and manufacturing for multiple development projects
• Translate product requirements and regulatory standards into clear system-level requirements and specifications and ensuring traceability from concept to validation
• Managing system engineering deliverables on engineering projects, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget
• Defining and representing the fundamental structure of systems, system components, their relationships, and interfaces and the interface between the system and its external environment
• Defining system boundaries, inputs/outputs, data flows, and capturing processing needs
• Serve as the technical authority responsible to identify, manage, and mitigate system-level technical risks throughout development and ensure interoperability of sub-systems
• Lead the development of system verification/validation plans to ensure full requirements coverage, without overdesigning
• Conduct system-level robust design reviews including DFMEA
• Support root-cause analysis from quality incident tickets and corrective actions for system-level issues during development and post-launch
• Utilizes knowledge of emerging technologies, participates in conducting technology assessments and conceptualization of emerging technology strategy
• Participates in assessment of current tools & technologies and makes recommendations for design improvement
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams (sub-system leaders, lead engineers, Project and Program Managers, manufacturing, operations, labs and agencies (UL / ETL) to resolve issues

Leadership & Communication

• Provide concise technical summaries to leadership to support program decisions
• Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Support resource planning and prioritization in collaboration with functional and program leadership
• Develop and maintain system documentation including requirements, architectures, interface definitions, and verification plans with the aid of requirements management tools
• Help define best practices, tools, and processes for system engineering across Programs
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and cross-functional team members

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or systems engineering
• 7+ years of engineering experience in product development, with experience in designing embedded systems including analog/digital electronics, firmware, sensors, and system integration

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience leading or coordinating engineers in a technical leadership or people management capacity
• Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies and related tools (UML, SysML, DFMEA, Pugh Matrix, Requirements Management, QFDs, etc.)
• Global development experience working with distributed engineering teams
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication (technical and non-technical), time management, and ability to handle high-pressure situations and simultaneous projects. Speed in problem solving is key for the success of this position

Compensation and Benefits

Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.

Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.