Engineering Team Leader- No Issues Quality Team

Pella, Iowa

Relocation Package Offered

Responsible for leading and developing a team of engineering professionals in complex and multi-disciplined engineering projects from concept through execution.  Coordinates and assigns engineering work across functions within the scope of assigned projects to ensure objectives in terms of quality, cost, and time are met.  Follows the structure of the Pella Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Safety and Quality Systems from concept through project execution.  Develops engineering budgets for assigned department, prepares engineering documents including cost estimates, appropriation requests, projects schedules, design specifications, instruction specifications, purchase requisitions, and operating manuals.  Assures that contracts are awarded to the outside vendors that offer the best value and appropriate quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SCOPE:

Works collaboratively in a team environment with minimal supervision.  Significantly influences senior leadership in strategic decision making and policy.

SUPERVISING OTHERS:

Focuses on coaching, developing, and leveraging the talents of others.  Supervises exempt and non-exempt employees up to and including Senior Engineer (generally over 25% of time).

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE:

Develops and evaluates plans for multiple projects and activities to be carried out by the team.  Plans, schedules and coordinates detailed phases of a project or process change.  Assesses the feasibility of proposed plans with limited data to drive projects forward when required.  Carries out and supervises assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.  Work results in the development of improved equipment, materials, processes, products.

JUDGMENT:

Plans and coordinates work of self and others requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation of advanced techniques and processes.  Knowledge and judgment have a direct effect on team effectiveness.  Devises and directs new approaches to problems encountered.