Senior Manager, Engineering - Cooking Systems

Senior Manager, Engineering - Cooking Systems Pine Brook New Jersey Engineering - Industrial / Manufacturing Exp 10-15 yrs Deg Masters Relo Bonus Occasional Travel Job Description Position Description: Drive new technology and Unique Sales Features (USP) development in the Cooking Systems category using Open innovation approach and by working with R&D and advanced R&D engineers, Drive innovation, new technologies, product quality, and product ergonomics based on consumer driven needs. Establishes and interfaces with an external testing contact network of companies, suppliers, universities, and institutes as partners to support projects that meet market initiatives as well as new technologies, in conjunction with headquarter research and development. Manages market and technology dynamics by analyzing competitive moves through benchmarking, monitoring patent activities, and tracking advertising claims in the cooking product category. Provides leadership in defining, developing and monitoring a product testing program to understand consumer usage and product application for cooking product category and in obtaining Top CU scores in the Cooking product category. Lead Technical interface with Industry organization such as AHAM, Government agencies such as DOE / EPA and other partners such as environmental advocates in the cooking product category. Defines testing needs, statistical analysis, and conformation and reporting of information relative to North American Marketing advertising claims. Builds strong internal relationships with key personnel in cooking product category throughout Samsung Digital Appliance Group. Requirements: Degree in engineering with specialized knowledge in residential cooking systems. Masters degree preferred. 10+ years of experience in an engineering position within the consumer appliance industry. Interaction and involvement with government or independent agencies, such as AHAM, Consumer Union (CU), Department of Energy (DOE), EPA etc. Must be proactive and have a strong sense of urgency. Possess excellent communication skills and be capable of working well with senior executives, external customers, and internal company personnel. Must be flexible Proven success in orchestrating activity within a matrix organization. Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer applications. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%. Qualifications Does this describe you? Does the candidate have an Engineering degree? The Ideal Candidate Engineering degree strongly preferred. Familiarity with new technology/concepts. Competitor technology knowledge. Experience working with various related gov't agencies (i.e., EPA). Cooking systems testing experience/knowledge. The ideal candidate has worked for these companies: GE, Electrolux, Whirlpool/Maytag, Subzero/Wolf, etc. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Direct Staffing Inc