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We use them as the heart of our generators to provide safe, reliable electric power to homes, businesses, and cities. Here at Generac, our small, dedicated Engine Development Group develops the entire engine and works on everything engine related. \nIf you live and breathe engines, contact us. If you want the ability to work on the engine from the smallest bolt to the fuel/ignition control systems (hardware & software) and everything in-between, contact us. If you want to be part of this exciting business and love engines, you can be the next Engineering Manager-Engine Management in the Generac Engine Group to support this engine-focused work.\nThe Engineering Manager-Engine Management is responsible for all engineering activities including new product introductions, cost reduction, technology/research, and lifecycle product support. The position requires excellent technical engineering knowledge coupled with superior people leadership skills, proficiency in quality systems, functional and program management experience and business planning expertise. This position works closely with the business group and other functional leaders in the company (service, operations, supply chain, finance) and is responsible for providing executive leadership and management for the industrial/commercial engineering function. Responsible for devising and effectively implementing a development methodology that ensures superior industrial/commercial products while also fostering and rewarding innovation and creativity within the engineering department.\nThis position is located onsite in Waukesha, WI.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nWorks directly with Business Group in developing a global product development roadmap that targets specific customers’ needs. \nWork with leaders to realize significant growth opportunities in the residential/industrial/commercial marketplace. \nEffectively manage the development process (e.g. develop time compression techniques, design/application standards for improved repeatability, manage process globally/across multiple locations).\nManages issues specific to industrial/commercial market such as shipping, cost, and bidding process. \nFoster collaboration between engineering, sales, operations, finance, and other departments to identify and harvest new engineering concepts, technologies, techniques, standards and procedures.\nManage expenses ensure regulatory compliance and support corporate goals (e.g. revenue growth, profitability, market penetration). \nProvide engineering leadership and design oversight functions for new product development projects including: creating and maintaining development schedules, executing product development plans (schedule, product cost, resources to complete project, quality targets, product specification adherence, development and prove out of product validation test plans, etc.), interfacing with internal company personnel. \nEnsure the optimal application of technology and engineering resources to meet industrial/commercial product development requirements, per the sales/marketing plan. \nDevelop and lead the product development life cycle which includes interaction from the various business segments throughout design, manufacturability, and serviceability providing our customers the very best in innovation, quality and customer satisfaction. \nCreate and maintain an organizational culture which encourages innovation, collaboration, excitement/commitment and a sense of urgency toward goals, and continuous improvement. Challenges team members to question the status quo and ensure that all aspects of the design, development and support process are optimal for the industrial/commercial market. \nDesigns and directs the work of the team. Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance-- recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary. \nEngage in and lead business planning processes, recruitment, retention, talent acquisition, development, and mentoring.\nDevelop engineering talent throughout the company, identifying training and growth plans for employees. \nEstablish the vision and strategy to drive world class excellence within engineering team. Drive results that are specifically targeted to the residential/industrial/commercial market. 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The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 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