Principal Engineer

Title: Principal Engineer

Location: West Bend, WI (20% - 25% Travel)

Salary: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00

Job Summary:

The Principal Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and analysis of new product development projects based on the company roadmaps and/or customer requirements. They will also lead a team of engineers and/or designers on larger projects. This is a supervisor and contributor blended role that will include design responsibility in addition to some team leadership. The role is positioned to have an opportunity to grow and evolve alongside the growth and evolution of the business.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Contributes directly to project design/development efforts and provides technical leadership.

Collaborates with the Sr. Director of Product Development on project assignments, priorities, and work breakdowns.

Communicates task assignments to team resources.

Works with team members to understand the progress of all project tasks and provide status updates on a regular cadence.

Translates customer needs and market requirements into functional product requirements and design specifications.

Leads design reviews and validation planning.

Holds self and team members accountable to meeting commitments.

Ensures the team follows all processes and uses best practices in their design work.

Provides performance feedback and development opportunities for their team members

Performs other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other closely related field.

10-Years NPD design experience in hydraulics for construction/off road equipment.

3-Years experience managing direct reports.

Strong understanding of metallurgy and fluid dynamics.

Strong understanding of NPD and product validation process.

Proven skills with 3D CAD and FEA, Creo/Windchill strongly preferred.

Familiarity with MS Office products.

Competencies

Customer Service (Internal/External) - Manages customer interactions. Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Interpersonal Skills Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality, listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others ideas and tries new things. Maintains confidentiality of all payroll, medical, benefit and employee related information.

Physical & Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch 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 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.

Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.

Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability.

Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability.

401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one.

Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays.

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity.

$250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical.

Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings.

Clean and safe work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone