The Senior Design Engineering Manager is responsible for the leadership and functional management of a globally located team of design and drafting engineers that design fluid film bearings for a range of rotating machinery applications, used in the oil and gas, power generation, wind, and industrial markets in a matrix:based multi:functional organizational structure. They will be responsible for the processes that assure the development of safe, reliable, and commercially viable designs that meet customer specifications, whilst maintaining a staff budget that is appropriate for the revenue and profit expectations of the business. They will put systems in place to measure the pace and quality of progress and responsible for achieving and sustaining engineering lead time, on time delivery, and total backlog of the global design teamwork. This person will create and implement staff training, development, and mentoring to help team members reach their full potential within the context of a fast:paced customer focused environment. They will provide leadership across projects and build relationships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders.
ABOUT US
Waukesha Bearings are a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems and seals for high:performing turbomachinery and rotating equipment in oil and gas, power generation, marine and industrial markets.
Waukesha Bearings operates from facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Russia, and China and is part of Dover Precision Components, an integrated provider of performance:critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery.
WHAT YOULL BRING
:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Aerospace, or other Engineering discipline with a minimum of 10 years' work experience/research in an engineered product environment, including directly managing technical teams working in different time zones. Over 2 years' experience managing a globally distributed team is preferred
:
Ability to create and execute training plans, including the development of training material is required, experience preferre
:
Experience in the design of fluid film bearings, rotodynamic analysis and bearing failure analysis is preferred
:
Experience implementing GD and T as a standard for a design/drafting team is preferred
:
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of professionals within a highly technical, fast paced work environment
:
Demonstrated strength building relationships and communicating in a matrix:type organization structure
:
Prior experience using a PLM system is required and experience as an administrator of a PLM system is preferred
:
Demonstrated skill leading continuous improvement projects and events or other problem:solving methodologies
:
Must be extremely focused and have a strong attention to detail
:
Must have the ability to multi:task and prioritize project timelines
:
Proficiency with MS Office and Windows operating systems is expected. Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD, preferably AutoCAD/Inventor
Duties and Responsibilities:
:
Manage a global staff team of Design Engineers, Designers, and Drafters up to and including Technical Lead and Team Lead level in a matrix organization.
:
Owns responsibility for reporting and maintaining transparent key performance indicators for global team including but not limited to lead time, completion time, on time delivery, total backlog, first pass yield, error rates, and past due jobs
:
Develop, establish, and implement long:range and short:term strategies and operating policies to achieve established departmental goals and objectives.
:
Hire new staff, support personal development, maintain team skill matrix and improvement plans, carry out performance evaluations, and motivate individuals to perform consistently at a high level
:
Prioritize, schedule and delegate work assignments to engine