Senior Manager Engineering - Shelton, CT

Job Overview

This position is responsible for the overall administration and management of engineering activities for the Wiring Device-Kellems product categories. The role encompasses the full scope of engineering functions, including research, concept development, design, specifi cation, and documentation for new and revised products, while supporting the New 
Product Development (NPD) process. In addition, this position drives key NPD initiatives, ensuring successful and timely product launches that meet strategic business objectives. It requires close collaboration with customers, channel partners, marketing, manufacturing, and both onshore and offshore engineering centers to incorporate customer requirements and ensure compliance with all applicable certifi cation standards. The role also provides senior management visibility into project status, oversees departmental and project budgets, and ensures alignment of engineering activities with the organization’s long-term strategic plan. 
 

A Day In The Life

• Oversee staffing, training, organization, productivity, and overall  management of the Wiring Device-Kellems engineering department.
• Manage assigned NPD projects and ensure timely & successful execution to the project schedule.
• Evaluate and assign work based on priorities and individual skills; conduct annual performance reviews.
• Identify and recommend process improvements and training to enhance efficiency.  Apply DFMA principles to design work; designate testing requirements and evaluate results.
• Provide hands-on-on-detailed support and oversight for all engineering NPD activities.  Guide product specification development and review design concepts, layouts, and models for function, safety, cost, and compliance.
• Ensure Voice of the Customer is reflected in NPD project scope and requirements.  Develop solutions to design and application problems; check and assure quality of design work.
• Report project status to management and take corrective actions as needed.
• Schedule project reviews and design reviews and secure alignment with all cross functional stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and secure necessary approvals (UL & CSA.).
• Represent the company in codes and standards activities as assigned.
• Occasional travel as needed (10%) to visit our factory locations, attend industry meetings, and customer engagement opportunities.
• Monitor new materials, processes, and technologies; recommend improvements for performance and cost.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed based on organizational and company requirements.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (BSME) or related
• engineering discipline.
• Preferred: MBA or master’s in management of technology (MS-MOT) or related
• advanced degree.
• Minimum 10–15 years of engineering experience in the design and development of
• electro-mechanical or electrical/electronic products, preferably wiring devices.
• At least 5 years of engineering management experience with proven engineering
• leadership and team-building skills.
•  Hands-on design experience utilizing CAD tools.

 Knowledge of:

•  Manufacturing techniques (high-volume plastic molding, metal stamping,
• casting).
•  Engineering simulation tools (FEA analysis), materials, manufacturing
• processes, and root cause analysis techniques.
•  Certification standards and certification process (UL, CSA, IEC, NFPA).

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