ENGINEERING MANAGER

Genie Industries is a $2.3 billion (revenue) division of Terex Corporation. Genie, based in Redmond, WA, has approximately 4500 team members spread throughout the globe, though Redmond is the primary location, with 3000+ team members across the corporate campus. Genie Industries (www.genieindustries.com) has been one of the leading manufacturers of Aerial Work Platform products for the past 40 years. The parent company, Terex, is a $9.1 billion (revenue) company that manufactures, sells, and services capital equipment for the mining and construction industries world wide. Terex is a Fortune 500 company, with a listed stock on the NYSE. The company is headquartered in Westport, CT. Genie sets the standard by which other lifts are judged. Simply put, we build a better lift. Our innovative designs and reliable products have made Genie a world leader in the production of material lifts, portable aerial work platforms, scissor lifts, and self-propelled telescopic and articulated booms. The right time is now to come join us as we grow and expand to meet our customers' needs.   SPECIFIC & ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Demonstrate leadership and the ability to motivate teamwork across functional disciplines. Work closely with engineering, operations, and product management teams to establish specific objectives for all projects. • Organize engineering project teams to accomplish goals effectively and recommend recruitment or assignment of engineering personnel as required to: • Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor, Control, and Close projects within a portfolio of projects and priorities using appropriate company processes. • Establish and maintain technical and functional expertise on engineering requirements for all projects. • Develop and successfully execute a product/component qualification plans based on approved product specifications. • Champion cross-functional communications in quality management, risk management, and procurement management. • Prepare interim and completion project reports using appropriate company processes. • Monitor the progress of all engineering projects, confer with delegated Project Engineers, and review project reports to see that projects are progressing according to schedule and within budgetary guidelines to: • Provide technical guidance and ensure sound engineering practices through appropriate Genie Engineering Standards and Practices. • Develop engineering drawings, BOM, certifications, and standards in accordance with specified objectives. • Recommend design/program changes that will result in the most economical cost of production and manufacturing efficiency. • Provide ECN implementation support as needed. • Ensure that project implementation and other prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives. • Supervise and develop the activities and abilities of a project engineering team to: • Grow the capability of the engineering organization. Specifically, the Manager should increase Genie's ability to consistently design, develop, and implement successful new products and improvements. • Develop plans to meet future product technology needs and integrate significant design improvements. • Maintain awareness of applicable new technology and regulatory requirements. • Establish and sustain long-term human resource/skill requirements for the engineering teams. • Keep abreast of new developments in the engineering field. • Maintain conformity with company rules and regulations within subordinate reporting structure. EDUCATION/TRAINING: • Bachelor's degree in related field or appropriate combination of education and experience. Continuing education expected to maintain currency. EXPERIENCE: • 8-12 years of progressive, professional experience. • 3 or more years experience in a project leadership role. • General knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Terex Operating System SKILLS: • Diversified duties and recognition, analysis and resolution of complex problems require thorough knowledge of specialized field and assigned area. • Exercises ingenuity and implements innovative concepts. • Has latitude to take independent actions and make decisions to resolve complex problems and accomplish objectives. • Interacts internally and with external groups, including customers, on matters that involve negotiating, influencing decisions and obtaining approvals. • Supervisory position encompasses similar level of responsibility with primary emphasis on managing human and physical resources and performing related duties. • Experience in life-cycle cost management. • Must be able to interact with management, personnel from other departments, and vendors regularly. • Must be an agent of change and have a professional demeanor. • Ability to direct other engineering team members required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Sedentary involves constant sitting. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally, frequent lifting of 1-2 pounds TRAVEL: • Must be able to travel on an occasional basis.   If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=559958-3-143