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Dedicated Computing · 2 months ago

Life Cycle Engineering Manager

Waukesha, WI, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Dedicated Computing is a company focused on engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Life Cycle Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and technicians. This role involves overseeing life cycle management processes, collaborating with various departments, and driving continuous improvement projects to enhance production support throughout the product life cycle.

HardwareManufacturingSoftware

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and coaching to all staff members

Allocate team resources on a dynamic basis to meet customer deliverables and/or internal needs

Provide an escalation point within Engineering

Oversee the life cycle management processes followed by the company, recommend improvements in those practices and implement approved changes

Participation in Product Phase gates

Collaborate with Product Marketing in defining product life cycle for published road maps

Work directly with project management, account management, customers and suppliers on the identification and resolution of project/product issues

Define life cycle project plans and report on project performance

Provide support for customer complaints/escalations, and corrective/preventive actions

Lead all personnel in Life Cycle Engineering; Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of this department; Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Managerial responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, training and developing associates; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching associates; and addressing complaints / resolving problems

Represent the company for Regional Presence and other outreach engagements as needed

Utilize various quality improvement tools (FMEA, SPC…) to identify and mitigate potential quality issues

Plan and lead the implementation of continuous improvement projects through statistical analysis, process capability and root cause analysis

Drive continuous improvement projects to closure and lead the alignment of KPIs

Build a quality team that is strong, responsive to the needs of the organization and is successful based on established measurements

Establish and maintain high/professional morale throughout the group while still meeting all performance objectives

Work closely with internal teams to deliver on customer commitments

Develop a staff that embodies the values and beliefs of the organization and is successful

Qualification

Lean/Six SigmaTeam BuildingProject ManagementProblem SolvingISO StandardsFDA RegulationsPMP CertificationProcess ImprovementCommunication SkillsLeadership Experience

Required

Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Engineering - Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or other applicable discipline)

8+ years of experience in an ISO based manufacturing facility

Proven track record of problem solving, communication and team building skills

Knowledge and experience with Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement

Previous leadership experience and a solid track record of strategic project management (creating a plan, building a team, assigning work, and assuring timely completion)

Proven experience driving organizational change and following through to completion (use of process flow diagrams, swim lanes, and other tools; leading cross-functional teams; establishing buy-in; and following through with creation and release of appropriate process, procedure, and training documentation)