Chief Engineer

At Ariens Co, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities.
Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.
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* Job Description:

** Ariens Co is hiring a Chief Engineer in Brillion, WI set the technical vision for a product family and lead the engineering team that brings those products to life. This is a hands‑on leadership role: you’ll guide architecture and design decisions, coach engineers, roll up your sleeves to tackle tough problems, and own the product line—including material cost targets and warranty resolution.
** THE DAY TO DAY...
*** 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
** THE QUALIFICATIONS...
*** 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 of10 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
* An additional business degree or a project management certification is a plus Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.##
*** About Ariens Co
*** Since 1933, the Ariens Co name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values –
** Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity
** define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.
Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition.  Ariens Co employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:
* 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…