Manager Product Engineering - gas combustion appliances

Manager Product Engineering

Based in Johnson City, Tennessee.

They are one of the leading manufacturers of water heating and water treatment technologies in the world. They are a $3.5 billion company with 140+ years history of which employ more than 12,000 individuals globally who pride themselves on providing the world with innovative water technology. They are committed to continuous improvement, not just in their factories or processes, but in their people.

The NPD Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of new product development, utilizing the various available product development resources including residential engineering personnel, designers, tool makers, and manufacturing to achieve the project objectives. This person will coordinate with cross-functional support teams in the planning, organization, implementation, and completion of product lifecycle activities. This person also supervises activities and resources within the new product development group to ensure support is provided to deliver the NPD roadmap.

Specifically, the NPD Manager coordinates with CTC, OEM partners, product management, and/or manufacturing to facilitate research, development, and/or product process improvements and enhancements to support business needs. Additionally, this position provides technical guidance to development projects as required and directed by the director of residential engineering.

• Guide and execute assignments from the director of residential engineering related to product development activities.
• Assist the director of residential engineering by providing guidance and support to develop and implement growth plans for resource needs and testing facilities to support the departmental plan.
• Provide frequent status updates, including and most importantly obstacles as they arise to the director of residential engineering.
• Plan and implement an engineering program using the project management system to achieve the objectives of the project.
• Supervise and manage the assigned engineering team members effectively and efficiently to achieve the objectives and goals for product maintenance and agency issues.
• Provide leadership and direction to project team members on a daily basis to assign responsibilities and provide technical support where needed. Coordinate activities to resolve technical development or scheduling issues, and design test problems as they arise. Facilitate conflict resolution as needed amongst cross-functional groups.
• Provide leadership for the assessment and evaluation of proposed design changes, specification, and drawing releases, and make recommendations.
• Plan, implement, and monitor moderate-level, full product development including mechanical and manufacturing aspects of project design. Evaluate and recommend design changes and specifications.
• Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Manage resources to effectively support the AOS NPD process, deliver the NPD roadmap, and meet project objectives.
• Perform competitive product analyses as required to help define the project scope.
• Participate in the creation and development of the product roadmap as well as project charters as a part of the AOS NPD process.
• Coach, mentor, and engineering team members of the product development group. Provide supervisory guidance and assist direct reports to assure success in the project as well as employee developmental needs.
• Coordinate with various cross-functional stakeholders to gain input and to communicate project activity and progress, including scheduled project reviews and reports.
• Coordinate and participate in customer focus groups and training seminars during the introduction of new products. This may include leading technical discussions and presentation of instruction and informational materials to large and small groups of both technical and non-technical representatives.
• Interact with other engineering staff to provide design input regarding areas of individual expertise throughout the development…