Manager of Automation Development Engineering

Job Title Manager of Automation Development Engineering

About our company:

The Raymond Corporation is a division of the Toyota Industries Corporation. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, innovation and growth. Our Associates are the foundation of our continued success. If you’re innovative and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

About the position:

We are looking for a Engineering Manager to lead our Automation Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for overall leadership and development support of high quality products for Raymond material handling equipment. This you will provide leadership in the areas of Automation, New Technologies, and help bridge the Research and New Product Development teams. You will also manage and lead R&D and technical programs which result in new and/or improved product, increased output and/or reduced costs.  We are seeking a leader with the right balance of creativity, initiative, and drive to move solutions quickly from concept to realization.  This role will require you to actively collaborate with Toyota Material Handling’s world class technical staff to solve challenging problems. You will:

• Work closely with Management, support development of the Strategic Technology Plan and corporate goals/objectives with regards to developing new products within the overall NPD group.
• Leverage innovative conceptual ideas born from various parts of the business including Research, Development, Marketing, Operations, etc and assist in implementing them into new products.
• Coordinate a multi-disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, software, and systems technical resources.
• Provide overall coordination of implementing new development engineering and production strategies.
• Champion development methodologies and tools required to release products in support of overall business objectives, improve quality, and reduced time to market.
• Guide and coach the team through adoption and transitional phases of platform development, design practice, risk analysis (technical and commercial), testing and validation, performance trade-off studies, cost studies, supplier selections, and engineering process development.
• Collaborate with outside partners to gain access to technology solutions for further development and commercialization.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a world class Advanced Development engineering organization.
• Instill overall accountability by setting expectations, putting in place robust team management disciplines, and providing direct feedback.
• Manage staffing levels to match budgets and meet the approved new product development roadmap needs, including full-time, temporary employees, and independent contractors.
• Foster and generate advanced Intellectual Property, position Raymond Corporation to continue our history of technical leadership in all aspects of material handling.
• Interface with Toyota Industries global members in working groups and other collaboration sessions.

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 12 years of experience with 5 years being in technical management.
• Self-starter that is results-orientated with the ability to manage vision and purpose.
• Experience in research and/or product development. Lead successful product introductions.
• Experience in automation systems, system integrations, and complex system management and planning.
• In-depth tactical and strategic leadership skills that drive continuous improvement.
• Experience managing projects with multiple dependencies.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams.

About the total compensation package:

Salary - Expected to be between $141,500 - $181,200 depending on the selected candidate’s background.

Benefits - We recognize the value of a comprehensive benefits program for our employees and work tirelessly to make sure our package meets the needs of our employees and their families. Eligible employees can elect and participate in a variety of benefits including:

• Medical and Rx Plan options
• Dental and Vision Plan options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Indemnity Insurance
• ID Theft Protection
• Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan based on annual profitability
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Vacation available on day 1
• Vacation, Sick, & Volunteer Time
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Aid Program