Program Manager Design Automation & Tools

Location:

Morristown, NJ, United States

Job

The Program Manager, Design Automation and Tools is responsible for the daily management of all elevator product design, design drawing tools and models, and process compliance. The position will engage and be a critical link in the project life cycle, driving engineering execution, delivery, and innovation in the areas of product design and automation.

• Lead the transition of products from concept into application engineering customer‑facing design deliverables for all low and mid‑rise elevator products.
• Implement and maintain application engineering product configuration models for offer and order processing for Schindler elevator products.
• Monitor existing engineering drawings and design tools to ensure optimal levels of efficiency.
• Design, modify, or apply components and systems using engineering methods and techniques to meet specified technical objectives.
• Manage on‑time performance of all application engineering design deliverables (product launch, CP release, change request implementation, global initiatives).
• Continuously evaluate and measure engineering drawing tool performance, representing application engineering to cross‑functional development teams during efficiency and new tool development initiatives.
• Direct lower classified engineers and technical support personnel to carry out specific design tasks.
• Implement defect prevention procedures or processes in product design or application.
• Provide unique product design solutions to complex safety, performance, cost, reliability, and maintainability problems requiring research, technical analysis, creativity, and experience.
• Provide effective task and process planning and implementation to accomplish specified technical objectives on time.
• Prepare and conduct technical training for own department.
• Coordinate with sales, field superintendents, project leads (in HQ and field), program/product line teams, research and development engineers, managers within department teams.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field plus 60 months (5 years) of experience in the offered position or other closely related positions.

• Fully vested 401(k) match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective from the first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation increasing with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 8 company‑observed holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within the first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost professional and leadership growth.

Base Salary $139,818 – $166,100. The range may be adjusted based on experience, education, location, skills, and business priorities. The position is eligible for an annual bonus based on performance.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics, health, disability, or veteran status.