At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. Reporting to the COO, this position is responsible for managing the operation of the Engineering and Product Management departments, to meet Viscor’s objectives. This position will be accountable for all aspects and functions of Engineering and Product Management within the company, including responsibility for strategic product plan development and execution, design, and implementation of the highest quality cost effective products. This position must provide vision, direction, sound judgement, and a sense of urgency to respective Engineering and Product Management teams through leadership, management, and teamwork. This individual will be responsible for staffing the engineering and product management department to meet the needs of current, future, and to-be-defined strategic initiatives.
This person must understand the relationship between the various disciplines within the company and how to best utilize and leverage the capabilities of the facility.
This individual is both responsible and accountable for the development and management of the engineering and product management department budgets.
Lead the strategic product vision for Viscor brands
Work cross-functionally with all L&C brands and engineering/product management personnel
Lead and manage engineering and product management departments
Define the technical /expertise and staffing levels and organizational structure required for the successful implementation of all engineering programs and product management needs
Facilitate cross-functional teams through all phases of the product life cycle including product research, design, engineering development, integration to manufacturing and product release
Participate on technical review committees (includes members inside and outside the business unit) to ensure design meets product / market: quality, cost, and manufacturing needs and goals
Critically review the technical skills of all staff
Develop and improve the product development process with product management and engineering
Responsible for formulating plans and recommending programs to achieve maximum new product development products within realistic time frames that will contribute to the growth of the company
Conduct research and analysis required for PAC, e.g. economic justification, competitive analysis, EAUS, financial models, features and applications, packaging, etc.
Manage all elements of the product development process, including product specification, packaging, pricing, and phase out / phase in plans
Establish measurement and review procedures for new product development and monitoring of performance
Responsible for administrative functions required to effectively run a department including reporting, budgeting, financial management, and adherence to corporate procedures
Interact with and present regularly to senior management
Understand the competitive landscape from general: competitors, the market, the economy, and business trends, to specific: products, applications, performance, and pricing
A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering or other related field
Minimum of 10 years’ engineering and product management/development experience
Experience with modern CNC fabrication machinery and methods and tools
Experience with lighting controls, lighting and systems engineering
Experience managing product management/development teams
Experience in organizational design and change management
Strong project management skills
Flexible approach to problem solving
A highly developed level of creative skills and resourcefulness to manage the product function is required
Creative, resourceful, and willing to think independently
Full Time On-site