Our client, a global equipment manufacturer, is searching for an innovative leader to guide the development of heavy machinery. In this seat, you’ll bring lean efficiency to product launches while crafting winning strategies, and keeping a finger on the pulse of industry trends and customer needs. Utilizing an extensive background in product development and design, you’ll steer a talented project team from start to finish, ensuring quality and success in every phase of R&D. This is an exciting opportunity to leave your lasting mark on the industry while mentoring junior engineers and driving a culture of continuous innovation.
Your Mission
- Spearhead the development of heavy machinery by employing efficient lean product introduction techniques
- Assist in the formulation and implementation of product and marketing strategies, as well as cost and technology planning for the product line
- Analyze industry trends and conduct technical research on leading companies and their competitive products
- Gather vital voice of customer data and relay to global team for continuous improvement
- Establish a project team, develop a comprehensive plan, conduct technical research, and assess product feasibility and definition
- Support the detailed design and testing phases of new product development, and take responsibility for the overall success of the product R&D process
- Champion all phases of project development, ensuring accurate specifications and high-quality
- As a role model, guide to engineers company-wide, aiming to elevate the overall standard of engineering
- As an expert in the product line and the competition, have the ability to conduct product knowledge training at all levels of the organization
A Few Qualifications
- Engineering degree
- 15+ years relevant experience
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Strong and complete project management experience including meeting budget and timelines
- Extensive expertise in the design and engineering of off-road machinery and construction equipment
- Understanding of how to incorporate various technologies including automation and electrification
- Excellent communication, analytical, and teamwork skills
