Product Engineering Manager

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

Where You’ll Work - QED Environmental Systems, a subsidiary of Graco, Inc., located in Dexter, MI

QED Environmental Systems is the market-leading provider of environmental technology solutions. We design, manufacture and support solutions for groundwater, soil and gas management and detection applications into environmental, industrial and renewable energy markets worldwide.

Since our inception, we have been the leading manufacturer of environmental monitoring and remediation equipment. We offer the best and most diverse product portfolio and solutions to our customers.

Ready to join us?

Overall technical product life cycle management for designated product families. This position is aligned very closely with Marketing Managers and Manufacturing Managers.  Life cycle management includes managing all new product development, standard product maintenance, ongoing cost reductions, and small projects associated with assigned product families. 

What You Will Do at QED

• Establish and maintain 5 year product plan with Marketing Managers and drive new product ideas through technology development
• Seek out and apply relevant existing and developing technology - both from within Graco and from industry.
• Develop and document knowledge on all competitive products
• Manage and execute all new product development projects
• Manage and execute all Standard Product support by closely following field and manufacturing issues, and drive product changes to address the issues
• Establish cost reduction plans and implement in coordination with Manufacturing Cells and Purchasing
• Work closely with Manufacturing in support of 1st pass test improvement, process improvements and qualifications
• Establish annual engineering budgets for all engineering expense and capital and provide detailed expense reporting on project basis
• Establish and implement staffing plans, succession planning strategies, and personnel development and training activities
• Work closely with other Engineering Manager(s) to ensure sharing and propagation of technology, platforms, cost reductions, process improvements, etc. across all product families
• Directly supervise Lead Engineers and Project Engineers.  Supervision of Project Engineers can be assigned to Lead Engineers at discretion of Product Family Engineering Manager
• Mentor Lead Engineers in project management and personnel management to develop bench strength of future larger management roles
• Participate or drive engineering process and policy changes to continuously improve department efficiency and output
• Measure and interpret group new product design, development and release for sale performance.
• Recruit, train and develop well qualified, highly motivated engineering, designer, and technician staff.
• Prepare and conduct formal annual performance appraisals and development plans for direct reports and perform annual salary planning
• Encourage and support the professional, technical and business development of self and staff.
• Keep upper management informed of product design and development progress and issues.
• Supervises either directly or indirectly a group of up to 20 designers, technicians, and engineers
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to QED

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution, an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.
• 8+ years experience in design and development of products including project management experience with demonstrated ability to produce innovative and successful products.
• Excellent leadership skills; 4+ years of team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience managing a technical group of people
• Experience with engineering computer-based applications
• Experience with Simultaneous-Engineering product development process
• Experience with fluid handling equipment development, design, or application
• Demonstrated superior communication, organization and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability and credibility to work effectively with outside work groups (Marketing, Manufacturing, Purchasing, IS, Sales Force, etc)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executive management
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with distributors and end users

Accelerators

• Global industrial manufacturing experience and knowledge.

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation.  If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience.  In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees.  Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role.  Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.