The Engineering Manager, Level 2 is responsible to build, lead, and improve an engineering organization which is responsible to design, develop, validate, improve and / or support products, systems or applications. The incumbent generally reports to an Engineering Director or Site Leader and is relied upon to provide a high level of technical expertise in guiding design efforts, customer interactions, and other engineering related matters such as quality problem solving.
Essential Functions :
Drive robust design culture through continuous systemic improvements
Responsible for creating, maintaining and improving design standards that result in high quality and compliant products
Conceives and implements continuous improvement initiatives in his or her group to improve product development velocity and cost efficiency
Supports CAC, the root cause determination and / or corrective action of current or NPI quality issues (escapes, NCR's, etc.) where design support is required (ECR's, Analysis, Test) and drives lessons learned into future designs
Develops, maintains and improves a highly effective and well skilled staff to carry out actions to complete planned objectives, including utilizing the talent management system, completing review process and salary planning, maintaining and executing a training matrix, and supporting staffing of the group to meet business demands and objectives
Develops budget to support profit planning activities and manages within the approved budget constraints to support achievement of the company's profitability objectives
Utilizes his or her group as well as the full extended enterprise to improve the customer-perceived value of products through the use of structured and best practice methods (risk analysis, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Lean, dimensional analysis, formal problem solving, DOE, Taguchi, etc.). Anticipates, identifies and resolves project risks
Possesses and provides technical product expertise to the extended enterprise (Suppliers, CoE, Customers, Sales & Marketing, and other divisions) as required to support the growth of the business
Assigns resources as required to IPT's or other requirements as needed
Looks for and drives new proven technologies and concepts into current design practices in an effort to provide design solutions that are significantly more competitive
Other Essential Functions :
Assures leverage of all groups and assets within the Business group
Develops and maintains training matrix for his or her group
Responsible for goal flow down from the Business Group level to actionable activities
Supports other groups or segments within Business Group with expertise and manpower to the extent possible when critical situations arise
May author and / or approve organizational documents and operating procedures
May attend external events, such as trade shows, conferences, etc. to seek out, evaluate and deploy new methods to improve the company's overall competitiveness
May participate on committees to the extent required (such as innovation and patent committees)
May directly manage Project Managers / Coordinators to carryout the PLC process
Knowledge Skills & Abilities :
Excellent people, time management, and project management skills
Expert knowledge of the product life cycle, especially related key deliverables
Strong leadership skills
Highly refined communication and presentation skills
Excellent technical savvy and ability to reach consensus on technical direction
Significant product expertise and organizational knowledge
Demonstrates expertise and commitment to Design for Six Sigma practices, lean product development and waste elimination
Good knowledge of WISE and other related Woodward Business Systems
Significant technical toolbox (trade-studies, brainstorming, design evaluation matrices, risk management, CAD systems, CAE systems, test methods and systems, configuration management, ECR management, DFMEA, GD&T, or other appropriate design and analysis tools)
Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate individuals to perform beyond their comfort zone
Superb risk management skills for robust design
Strong understanding of financial analysis tools
Good strategic thinking skills (specifically relating to the corporate strategic planning and execution)
Education :
UNITED STATES\US – Technical / Vocational Degree
UNITED STATES\US – Master's degree in Arts / Sciences (MA / MS)
UNITED STATES\US – Ph.D.
Experience :
8 - 12years engineering experience in an identical or closely related field
Greenbelt or Black belt experience
Previous management experience
Lean experience
License & Certifications :
Champions TrainingWoodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments.At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future.Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.
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