Engineering Leader - Safety & Security

Engineering Leader - Life Safety & Security

Northbrook, IL, United States

This is hybrid role requiring 3 days per week onsite.

• Implements and executes capacity and capability management under the guidance of the Engineering Manager.
• Ensures effective workflow by engaging with cross functional leads and customers in order to understand scope of projects and technical needs to assign resources effectively.
• Responsible for driving process improvements to ensure financial results are achieved.
• Typically supports local members of a team but may support remote employees in other locations.
• Drives a high performing team by managing the performance and development of team members.
• Operates effectively in the UL matrix to actively support and drive high performance culture changes, transformation efforts and people engagement.
• Holds team and self accountable for results, assists engineering Manager in defining goals and performance objectives and metrics to execute strategy.
• Develops and coaches by providing, training, career counseling, feedback, guidance to drive high performance and morale.
• Ensures understanding of and compliance with all established policies and requirements.
• Increases customer loyalty, anticipates customer needs and provides proactive solutions.
• Gathers, shares and responds to customer feedback. Coaches and mentors employees to do the same.
• Provides direct support to customers and team by providing technical guidance and engineering judgment to complete projects and address all issues arising needing resolution (i.e..
• customer complaints, unusual requests, technical advice).
• Ensures quality and adherence to policies and standards requirements. Leads and/or participates in discussions to drive business initiatives through brainstorming discussions.
• Empowers and holds team accountable to find new opportunities to effectively drive growth & financial goals (revenue, profit, enterprise value, etc. ).
• Delegates Project Handlers to establish the appropriate test programs.
• Supports and guides project handlers to ensure compliance with requirements, changes in project scope or specifications and customer notifications.
• Explains UL family of company's policies, procedures and requirements, negotiates completion dates and sample requirements, and ensures an effective experience with the UL family of companies.
• May handle some projects and/or act as lead reviewer to support workflow and demand.
• Communicates and exemplifies ULs Vision and Mission.
• Leads, promotes and embraces change through self and team.
• Collaborates and builds trust within the organization and with customers to meet or exceed their expectations.
• Develops strong, flexible cross-functional networks and global relationships to promote becoming the fastest, highest quality and most customer-friendly organization. Coaches and mentors employees to do the same.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering or industrial laboratory testing.
• 2-3 years of leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry, product standards and codes, or product compliance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Ability to travel 10-15%.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $107,500-$143,300 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors.

This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (80 hours).