Superior Essex · 1 hour ago
Engineering Manager
Superior Essex is a company focused on providing engineering services for the Communications division, and they are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead these efforts. The role involves managing technical support, developing training for customers, and acting as a subject matter expert for product installation and use.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Maintain current knowledge of all products and standards to maintain and/or develop subject matter expert status within the Engineering Services organization
Customer interface at all levels, as well as contractors, inspectors, and specifying engineers in the installation and use of all Communications Division products
Leadership role in the resolution of customer complaints or claims
Manage technical support response to internal and external customers through a variety of media
Manage participation in relevant industry standards bodies (TIA, ICEA) and communicate new or changed product requirements or standards to the SEI organization
Actively coordinate customer response and support priorities with Sales and Marketing
Actively seek to recognize and implement needed initiatives for improving engineering support and processes
Provide applications input and approvals for product development project reviews and engineering changes
Provide organizational support to Sales and Marketing at select trade shows and conferences
Develop and deliver product-related training and install recommendations for internal and external customers
Develop and deliver technical product information to support sales and marketing initiatives
Ensure that product applications guidelines, installation documentation, and supporting technical information are written and available through various media
Manage the objectives, priorities, and travel for all direct reports
Qualification
Required
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Advanced knowledge and competencies with regards to OSP and premises cabling applications, including cable and associated hardware/accessories for all product families
Ability to provide leadership to manufacturing, product development, and quality assurance in the resolution of field issues
Demonstrated ability to understand new product technologies, applications, and standards
Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution abilities
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers across a range of circumstances
Ability to accommodate expected travel at the 25-50% level to customer locations, Superior Essex manufacturing facilities, and trade shows
Technical/Engineering degree preferred, but consideration for significant experience in field operations, customer technical support, or cable installation methods will be given
Minimum 7 years' experience working with communications cable products, hardware, and accessories, including both copper and optical fiber OSP premises cable. Must have relevant field experience working with craft personnel, contractors, and specifying engineers
Must have demonstrated knowledge of industry performance and installation standards for copper and fiber optic outside plant and premises products
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Knowledgeable in the use and interpretation of results from field test equipment used to determine the acceptability of communications cable products
Preferred
Technical/Engineering degree preferred, but consideration for significant experience in field operations, customer technical support, or cable installation methods will be given
Premises and/or Outside Plant network certification preferred
Company
Superior Essex
Superior Essex is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of wire and cable products.
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