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Lead Engineer

Employer
Doosan Bobcat North America
Location
West Fargo, ND
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• Manage product development activities for a single product, technical specialty/product function or process achieving both the short and long term strategy to meet or exceed quality, functionality, voice of customer and competitive edge requirements. 

• Manage a small team which may include Engineers, Engineering Technicians, and Co-op Students

• Resource planning and management.

• Assist in developing specifications, program plans, milestones, major reviews, schedule, etc. 

• The Lead Engineer directs, designs, and develops products to meet the following objectives:

- Safe, reliable, and efficient products that meet customer requirements.

- Product design is capable of being economically manufactured and profitably sold in a competitive worldwide market.

- Completion of the development projects on time within budget.

- Integrate technologies in product and development processes

- The Lead Engineer is also responsible for all other engineering activities, including sustainment, for all assigned products, as well as providing support to the Engineering Manager as required.

- Provides support to production.

Role & Responsibility

Employee Engagement and Talent Management

Manage a small team which may include engineers, engineering technicians, and co-op students
Efficiently organize the major tasks and goals for direct reports and supporting personnel
Actively monitor projects and make appropriate personnel and resource changes to meet the project goals
Inspire, engage, empower employees to create a culture of creativity, innovation, and timely development of world-class products
Outline strategy for employee growth, development, and succession planning
Identify key competencies and skills needed to build a diverse team and evaluate and select new employees to  achieve assigned goals
Identify and remove roadblocks on projects so employees can effectively execute project plans
Demonstrate how to build relationships across engineering and other departments to enhance collaboration
Recognize team failures as learning opportunities and coach employees through project hurdles
Innovation

Support the ideation process to initiate new ideas for future and existing products for the Long Range Plan (LRP)
Use innovative approaches to solving problems, engage teams, devise courses of action for the development of new techniques or processes, and refashion existing courses of action where the opportunity for innovation is limited by a large volume of accepted practice
Foster a culture of creativity and support diversity of thought, innovation, and excellence within the department.  Sponsor and/or lead innovation challenges and events
Strategic Engineering Design

Overall design control for the product including R&D, NPD, and Sustaining activities
Experience in product design.  Areas may include mechanical, hydraulic, and some electrical
Drive the product development initiatives for a single product, product function, or stage in the product design process including preparing and managing the development activity and budget per schedules outlined in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Plan (LRP)
Collaborate with other functional areas and participate in product management and operational meetings on the development status of major projects to determine if products are ready for production
Identify and drive continuous improvement in the product development process, engineering systems, and database of technical specifications
Ensure team responds to and solves field problems and warranty issues for the assigned product line. Improve product quality, reliability and system cost through warranty and quality cost improvement programs
Business Acumen

Responsible for the overall financial impact of the development of a single product, product function, and/or phase
Understands business implications of decisions
Ability to evaluate the voice of the customer for design direction and turn the information into functional designs
Aligns the work of the engineering teams with the AOP and LRP
Ensures team is designing for manufacturability and impact of the final cost of the product to the customer
Propose and manage the annual budget to achieve product development goals in North America
Always maintain a global perspective for new product development so that it meets the criteria to manufacture and distribute worldwide
Provide strategic leadership in the product development life cycle based on knowledge and history of the product and the company's annual goals

Job Requirement

• Experience leading and developing engineering teams in the development of a single product, product function and/or product improvement/optimization effort. 

• Clear understanding of the product development and validation processes and customer needs achieved through experience with one or more of the company's products, dealers and customers. 

• Ability to build strong relationships with other functions of the organizations . 

• Ability to develop and mentor engineers at various levels in their careers. 

• Creative and visionary approach to projects with ability to influence innovation across multiple organizations and levels through technical aptitude and understanding of team's strengths. 

• Strong capacity for leading change, dealing with ambiguity and providing creative solutions and influencing multi-discipline teams with data, scientific reasoning, and strong coaching skills. 

• Basic project management methodologies and tools experience. 

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechnical, Agricultral, etc..) Master's Degree in Business Administrative or similiar will also be considered.

7>10 years of experience

Others

As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more. 

Doosan Bobcat North America is home to world-renowned brands, including Bobcat® compact equipment, Doosan® portable power products, Ryan® and Steiner® grounds maintenance equipment and Geith® attachments. Doosan Bobcat North America is a tradename of Clark Equipment Company.

Doosan is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation in the application process or who need assistance accessing the information on this website should call 701-241-8700. Doosan is a VEVRAA federal contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans.

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Nearest Major Market: Fargo

Company

Our people power our progress. Keeping our company moving forward means empowering employees with opportunities to grow and the resources necessary to be happy, healthy and productive. That’s why we offer our people a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Here, you’ll enjoy full health coverage, paid time off, income protection, employee discounts on certain consumer goods, tuition reimbursement and more.

How do different cultures play a part in your organization?

Our North American headquarters is located in North Dakota, where we started the compact equipment industry. But our locations span the entire globe – dealers, manufacturing facilities and corporate offices – where innovation is driven forward worldwide. To continue expanding our reach, we’ve opened the Global Collaboration Center in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.

What skills, education, and experiences does your ideal candidate(s) have?

•Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
•These are entry level opportunities
•Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly. Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements. Must possess the ability to read build sheets and blueprints.
•The ability to communicate with supervisors and fellow workers in both written and verbal forms at a level normally acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or GED is required.
•Job specific skills, techniques and safe work and equipment operating practices are learned through on-the-job and classroom training. General instructions are given on recurring duties, operations and assignments; detailed instructions are given on new duties, operations and assignments.

How would you describe the company leadership/team management? Our employees are the driving force behind our brand. We cultivate an environment where they feel valued and build their career while working for an industry leader. Career opportunities include positions in our corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. We also have a highly-competitive internship and co-op program. Your opportunity to contribute to the future of the compact equipment industry is right here.

Where do you see the company/organization in the upcoming years? https://www.bobcat.com/company-info/next-is-now

What do you feel candidates need to know about the company before applying?

Our success is powered by our people. Plain and simple. Their dedication and passion for empowering customers to accomplish more is what drives our continued industry leadership. Our integrated, global team of employees and dedicated dealers work together to deliver the best products and services; making lives, businesses and communities better and stronger.

Bobcat Company is both an employer and partner of choice, and we pride ourselves in attracting, retaining and developing top-tier talent and dealers to drive our mission forward.

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