Overview
Snap-on Business Solutions group (RS&I Division of Snap-on Incorporated).
Location : Rochester Hills, MI (NEXIQ)
Monday- Friday - ONSITE
This management position, Director-Engineering, is responsible for planning, managing, and leadership of the multi-disciplined product engineering team for Rochester Hills, MI (Snap-on Business Solutions-NEXIQ).
Key responsibilities include : developing business and technology roadmaps that will lead to sustainable profitable growth, interfacing with shared services within the organization, and contributing to the overall financial performance of the business unit.
- Department leader for heavy-duty and light / medium duty diagnostics scan tools and supporting systems and infrastructure.
- Leadership role in management of business including the overall financial performance and long-term strategy.
- Lead a variety of hardware / firmware, Windows desktop applications, Android & Linux embedded applications, and Microsoft web-based services engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop key members of the team - job skill improvement, career development, and succession planning
- Develop engineering long range strategy, including management of quality, technical debt, and technical stack.
- Manage engineering processes and projects for products, manufacturing, distribution, and support.
- Collaborate on the end of life product strategies related to product and systems development.
- Manage and enhance key metrics to manage the performance of the engineering teams.
- Collaborate with other Snap-on Groups and Divisions to execute product, support, and financial goals.
- Oversee / sponsor Rapid Continuous Improvements (i.e. Lean Initiatives) within areas of responsibilty to drive cost out and improve the overall productivity and quality output of the team.
- Develop and manage the annual budget for engineering.
- Meet the financial / growth commitments set by the business unit strategic plan.
- Understand and exhibit the Snap-on Incorporated values.
Qualifications
Education :
- Bachelor's Degree : Engineering, Business Administration, or related, or equivalent experience.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Years of Experience :
- 15 Years previous engineering experience
- 10 Years previous managerial experience
Other Requirements :
- Team building skills with the ability to motivate associates.
- Experience in working with remote engineering sites, preferably within and outside the United States.
- Experience developing or managing development of hardware systems, hosted web-based systems, desktop application systems, and embedded systems.
- Experience with external hosting providers preferred.
- Continuous Improvement (Lean) experience with a proven track record of achievements.
- Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.
- Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Financial acumen and the ability to understand strategic financial opportunities.
- Required travel : 5-10%, including internationally.
12 days ago