Vice President- Engineering

at  Generac Power Systems

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
The Vice President of Engineering is responsible for various aspects of the company’s engineering product development activities. The Vice President of Engineering will focus on the structuring and operation of the product development engineering function as a cohesive unit; the conceptualizing and day-to-day management of simultaneous projects; developing systems and controls to ensure compliance with company, industry and regulatory compliance; delivering quality designs to agreed specifications within time and budget constraints, and the fostering of innovative solutions to customer needs. This position will need to work cooperatively across all levels and business groups of the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field
• Minimum of 20 years of engineering experience in industrial / commercial products environment;
• Minimum of 10 years management experience in product or application development and engineering;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with global product support and development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Engineering or Business
• Experience in Value Engineering
• Experience in high growth organization

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple global projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes with customer satisfaction;
• Demonstrated team building and leadership skills;
• Solid understanding of engineering technical issues/needs, financial, sales, and marketing as related to product design/development;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible and high capacity to learn.
  Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. 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 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
  “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Create and maintain an organizational culture which encourages innovation, collaboration, excitement/commitment and a sense of urgency toward goals, and continuous improvement
• Designs and directs the work of the functional area. Selects, coaches and develops the team, setting objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team.
• Manages organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development.
• Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered and performance is systematically improved.
• Challenge team members to question the status quo and ensure that all aspects of the applicable processes are optimal for the business groups and product design.
• Establish the vision and strategy to drive world class excellence within global engineering teams.
• Drive results that are specifically targeted to the customer base. Leads process with corporate planning and new product development teams.
• Work directly with all Business Groups and leaders in developing solutions that target specific customers’ needs and growth opportunities in the marketplace. Create and maintain an organizational culture which encourages innovation, collaboration, excitement/commitment and a sense of urgency toward goals, and continuous improvement.