Director of Engineering & Product Development

Location: GainesvilleEmployment Status: Salary Full-TimeFunction: EngineeringPay Grade and Range: ARP050-M3 ($150,000 - $200,000)Bonus Plan: AIPTarget Bonus: 20,0Hiring Manager: Shahrul HudaRecruiter: Allison SchockInternal Candidate Eligibility Criteria Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)Summary of the PositionAs the Director of Engineering and Product Development, you will execute global projects and initiatives with your knowledge and application of product design and roll out. You will also lead a global team of individuals to maximize their potentials and deliver innovative new products to market.Qualified applicants will need to reside in the Gainesville, GA area or be willing to relocate.Key DeliverablesWorks safely and supports safety within their team across the organization, timely completion of projects and reports, EBITB, Lean Sigma project savings, Conversion Costs, Budget attainment, Forecasting, Project deliverables and timeliness, Days to market, R&D Cost Budget attainment.Key ResponsibilitiesResearchDevelop a deep understanding of packaged gas distribution and management equipment technologies and applicationsMonitor emerging technologies and applications, identify opportunities for new products, product enhancements, and potential applications for existing products and technologiesMaintain awareness and deep understanding of competitive portfolio (design, cost, technologies, features/benefits)Proactively recommend new products and features/benefits to existing productsPrioritize the development activities that that align with HPG's product development roadmapProduct DevelopmentPartner with BU leadership on the project selection process and creating a longer-term product roadmapCollaborate with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and key stakeholders to define product requirements, features/benefits, target costs, and manufacturing processesLead the global product development process (stage gate), driving process improvements, managing timelines, budgets, and resources; bringing new products to market quickly while meeting the specified requirementsProvide project management expertise and guidance to accomplish targeted development schedules and milestonesBuild strong relationships with cross-functional leaders to remove roadblocks and improve productivityRespond to market and internal feedback with evolutions and modificationsTeam ManagementDirectly manage the U.S. based product engineering team and act as global leader of the Gas Equipment engineering team: managing resource assignments, project guidance and oversight, talent development, capability matrixCultivate an environment that encourages team members to understand customer needs and drive innovationLead staffing initiatives to recruit and retain top talentOversee performance assessment process of departmentEducation/RequirementsThrives in solving problems and finding creative solutions. Uses skillsets to drive innovation and change that provides better superior value to our customers.10+ years of product design/engineering experienceB.S. Engineering; Mechanical preferred, other disciplines will be considered with relevant experience5+ years managing and developing talentA drive and passion to work in a manufacturing environmentMaster and/or 6Sigma Black Belt certification desired.Ability to relate well with plant personnel at all levels.Physical DemandsSee Physical Demands DocumentReasonable Accommodation -- The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.