Director-Engineering-Heavy Duty-Light Truck Industry at Snapon in Rochester Hills, Michigan

Job Description:

Overview


Snap-on Business Solutions group (RS&I Division of Snap-on Incorporated).


Location: Rochester Hills, MI (NEXIQ)


Monday- Friday - ONSITE



This management position, Director-Engineering, is responsible for planning, managing, and leadership of the multi-disciplined product engineering team for Rochester Hills, MI (Snap-on Business Solutions-NEXIQ). Key responsibilities include: developing business and technology roadmaps that will lead to sustainable profitable growth, interfacing with shared services within the organization, and contributing to the overall financial performance of the business unit.

• Department leader for heavy-duty and light/medium duty diagnostics scan tools and supporting systems and infrastructure.


• Leadership role in management of business including the overall financial performance and long-term strategy.


• Lead a variety of hardware/firmware, Windows desktop applications, Android & Linux embedded applications, and Microsoft web-based services engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop key members of the team - job skill improvement, career development, and succession planning


• Develop engineering long range strategy, including management of quality, technical debt, and technical stack.


• Manage engineering processes and projects for products, manufacturing, distribution, and support.


• Collaborate on the end of life product strategies related to product and systems development.


• Manage and enhance key metrics to manage the performance of the engineering teams.


• Collaborate with other Snap-on Groups and Divisions to execute product, support, and financial goals.


• Oversee/sponsor Rapid Continuous Improvements (i.e. Lean Initiatives) within areas of responsibilty to drive cost out and improve the overall productivity and quality output of the team.


• Develop and manage the annual budget for engineering.


• Meet the financial/growth commitments set by the business unit strategic plan.


• Understand and exhibit the Snap-on Incorporated values.

Qualifications



Education:


• Bachelor's Degree: Engineering, Business Administration, or related, or equivalent experience.


• Advanced degree preferred.



Years of Experience:


• 15 Years previous engineering experience


• 10 Years previous managerial experience



Other Requirements:


• Team building skills with the ability to motivate associates.


• Experience in working with remote engineering sites, preferably within and outside the United States.


• Experience developing or managing development of hardware systems, hosted web-based systems, desktop application systems, and embedded systems.


• Experience with external hosting providers preferred.


• Continuous Improvement (Lean) experience with a proven track record of achievements.


• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.


• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organizational and project management skills.


• Financial acumen and the ability to understand strategic financial opportunities.


• Required travel: 5-10%, including internationally. Apply Now