AriensCo · 1 week ago
Chief Mechanical Engineer
WI - Brillion
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAriensCo is a company renowned for its high-performance outdoor power equipment since 1933. They are seeking a Chief Mechanical Engineer to set the technical vision for a product family and lead the engineering team, overseeing design and test plans, resource management, and innovation within the engineering team.
Home and GardenLandscapingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the technical team that delivers the strategic engineering vision of a product line
Owner of design plans as part of the Ariens Product Development process
Responsible for all work produced by the team members
Responsible for design and test plans, product launch timelines, and resource management to hit those timelines
Responsible for establishing and achieving material cost targets
Drive customer value added innovation within the engineering team and hold team members accountable to complete projects on time and on budget
Teach best practices and create design standards for all vehicle systems
Contribute to strategic and tactical plans to support the broader business plan
Responsible for delivering the Technical Data Package (TDP) including bills of material, technical drawings, and driving demands in the system
Prepare engineering documents including cost estimates, appropriation requests, project schedules, design specifications
Lead technical design reviews related to technology and sub-systems that will be used on assigned product launches and technology development projects
Monitor group work and mentor team members on best practices for executing project work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (B. S.) from a four-year accredited institution with the focus being relevant to the job requirements of the technical team that he/she manages (example: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience preferred with a significant amount in a leadership role either of direct reports or on project teams
Significant experience in launching new products into product
Experience in high volume product launches is preferred
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
An additional business degree or a project management certification is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
401(k) match and profit-sharing plans
Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Short Term Disability
Parental Leave
Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs
Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
Employee Product Purchase Program
50% Daycare discount **Brillion Early Learning Center
Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health **Brillion Campus Only
Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options **Brillion Campus Only
Company
AriensCo
AriensCo manufactures outdoor power equipment such as snow removal, lawn, and garden equipment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Young
Chief Financial Officer
Nick Ariens
President & COO
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