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Job Description:
Are you an experienced engineering leader who enjoys setting technical direction while still staying close to the work? AriensCo is looking for a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering vision for our Snow products in Brillion, WI.
THE DAY TO DAY...
Lead the technical team that delivers the strategic engineering vision of a product line
Owner of Design Plans as part of the Ariens Product Development process
Responsible for all work produced by the team members
Responsible for design and test plans, product launch timelines, and resource management to hit those timelines
Responsible for establishing and achieving material cost targets
Drive customer value added innovation within the engineering team and hold team members accountable to complete projects on time and on budget
Contribute to strategic and tactical plans to support the broader business plan
Responsible for delivering the Technical Data Package (TDP) including bills of material, technical drawings, and driving demands in the system
Prepare engineering documents including cost estimates, appropriation requests, project schedules, design specifications
Lead technical design reviews related to technology and sub-systems that will be used on assigned product launches and technology development projects
Monitor group work and mentor team members on best practices for executing project work
THE QUALIFICATIONS...
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (B. S.) from a four-year accredited institution with the focus being relevant to the job requirements of the technical team that he/she manages (example: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience preferred with a significant amount in a leadership role either of direct reports or on project teams
Significant experience in launching new products into product
Experience in high volume product launches is preferred
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
About AriensCo
Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.
Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan
401(k) match and profit-sharing plans
Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Short Term Disability
Parental Leave
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