Klein Tools · 1 day ago
Manager Engineering Systems
Mansfield, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $158K/yr
3+ years expKlein Tools is a company that values curiosity, ownership, and innovation, delivering quality products each year. The Manager, Engineering Systems will lead the Engineering Apps and Product Development support teams, ensuring enhanced service and performance while managing Engineering Applications and maintaining standards for digital assets.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the Product Development Support (PDS) and Engineering Apps Development (EAD) teams towards elevated service and performance. Ensure teams are properly supporting NPD needs and remain versatile to match changing needs
Lead the selection, support, and enhancements of the Engineering Applications such as 3D computer aided design (CAD), Product Lifecycle, Management (PLM), and Project and Portfolio Management (PPM), etc. systems
Maintain standards to control digital assets (i.e. product documentation, quality procedures, work instructions, CAD files, etc.) by supporting the engineering change and other processes regarding NPD and product data
Regularly meets/collaborates with leaders of NPD and IT teams to understand current and future support needs: as well as, ensuring Engineering Systems are properly maintained and utilized. Communicates and plans for these needs
Propose system upgrades needed to support NPD process and stay up to date with changing technologies
Leads interviewing, providing feedback on candidates, and onboarding new hires. Provides documentation and requests for promotions, pay adjustments, performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and terminations to next level management
Create and Deliver performance evaluations. Discuss challenges and solutions with upper management
Provide and monitor yearly budget needs for the department. Plans, justifies, and submits capital projects for the department
Resolve user and system issues in a timely fashion for the areas of responsibility
Manage relationships with vendors and oversee vendor interactions including day-to-day support, service tickets, and ad-hoc consulting services for the areas of responsibility
Ensure risk and data integrity of PLM systems are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled
Facilitate processes to ensure technical product data and product hierarchy is controlled and aligned across multiple business systems and sites
Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of role
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field required
three (3) years of relevant experience are required
two (2) minimum years of leadership experience
Product Life Cycle (PLM) experience is required
Computer Aid Design (CAD) experience is required
Enterprise Analytics experience is required
Documentation control experience is required
Must possess strong analytical skills
Must possess strong planning skills
Must possess strong organizational skills
Must possess strong conflict resolution skills
Must have excellent leadership potential
Demonstrated performance in delivering significant engineering projects
Must be capable of facilitating projects and solutions on time and within budget
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees across all levels within the company and in a team environment
Preferred
Experience using AS400 and Agile systems is a plus
Benefits
Paid Vacations & Holidays
Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
Discounts on Klein Tools products
Education and Professional Development Assistance
Company
Klein Tools
Klein Tools is a manufacturer of the hand tools.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Matthew Thomason
Chief Financial Officer
Thomas Klein
President and COO
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