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IDEX Manager, NPD Engineering in Denver, Colorado
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SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
The Manager, NPD Engineering leads the product engineering team to plan, organize, and complete product engineering projects. They are responsible for the research, design and management of basic and advanced projects related to new product introductions and driving growth through innovation. Additionally, the Manager, NPD Engineering will coordinate with the rest of the organization to achieve overall product development objectives.
REPORTING TO : Global Director of Engineering
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, directs, supervises, and evaluates the work activities of New Product Development Engineers assigned to the product lines.
Interfaces with other departments and management to communicate status of projects.
Confers with management, production, and commercial staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
Directs, coordinates, and monitors personnel in the performance of assigned tasks and ensures that activity is in accordance with all requirements.
Provides guidance and coordinates engineering projects and programs to ensure that project staff completes assigned project requirements on time and within budget.
Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of a project, such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing.
Oversees the successful use of the engineering change process (ECR) and the new product development tollgate process.
Develops and maintains control documentation including drawings, specifications and procedures.
Provides technical support to sales and manufacturing groups as required.
Works with the appropriate internal parties and/or Patent Attorney to determine patent feasibility and provide necessary documentation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES:
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrates ability to take product design from concept to launch.
Displays strong problem-solving skills using root cause analysis methods.
Defines scope of work and accurately estimates required effort and time.
Actively leads a team and looks for ways to be proactive.
Experienced in leading multi-department teams and other engineers.
Has experience working with contractors, outside service providers, and vendors.
Meets deadlines and can motivate a team toward achieving its goal.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BS in Engineering or Technical Field
7+ years’ experience with a combination of management and product engineering
Essential Functions:
The physical, mental/visual and work environment demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
Requires use of hands and arms at least 90% of the time.
Majority of the time is spent sitting.
Lifting requirements are generally less than 10 lbs. Manual lifting could reach the company maximum of 50 lbs.
Work Environment:
Climate-controlled office environment.
The employee will occasionally visit customer site for troubleshooting design.
Noise exposure is moderate.
Mental/Visual Demands:
Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are required to perform the job functions.
Peripheral vision is required for safety.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
Problem solving: The individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Managerial Skills: The individual effectively manages a team, sets goals and priorities, holds the team accountable and is open to feedback
Relationships with Others: The individual works effectively and relates well with others Including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works, to maintain constructive working relationships.
Communication and Contact: The individual communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
Planning/organizing: The individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Quality control: The individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Adaptability: The individual adapts to changes in the work environment, rotates into other functions as required, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Dependability: The individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and security: The individual actively promotes and personally observes all safety procedures.The individual complies with Environmental, Safety, and Hazardous Communications requirements.
IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@idexcorp.com OR call us at 847-498-7070 – Job Opportunities.
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Total Rewards
The compensation range for this position is $104,000.00 - $156,000.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.
Benefits Package
Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefit-and-rewards/
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
Job Family: Engineering
Business Unit: Band-It
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