| Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Chief Engineer, Lean
will be responsible for transforming the new product development efforts
of this rapidly growing company by applying Lean product development techniques
as pioneered by Toyota.
The Chief Engineer will have a staff of approximately 6 Engineers. He/she
will utilize Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, QFD methodology, and
other Lean techniques as well as conduct feasibility studies of the process
and/or design to assure process integrity as intended. A strong focus
in new product development experience is required including formal tollgate
review techniques focusing on progress relative to schedule, cost, and
functionality targets. Finally, the Chief Engineer would be expected to
not only incorporate Lean concepts into the product development process
but also to ensure design rigor and trade-off analysis are integral to
the process.
This position requires an individual with strong leadership skills, and
proven ability of maximizing the talent and efficiencies of cross-functional
product development groups. This individual will lead the transformation
from a traditional product development process to a truly world class
process.
The successful candidate will have had extensive interaction cross-functionally
and with customers, and must have experience in using a formal gatepost
review process. He/she will also be required to be an outstanding mentor,
coach and Toyota Production System leader.
Qualifications
Master's in Engineering (M.E./E.E./Ch.E.)
10 + years professional engineering experience and proven track record
in new product development
Ability to perform, teach and lead team members within the principles
of Lean, as applicable to product development
Extensive Project Management experience
Proven ability to drive change globally across multiple stakeholders
Ability to influence in heavily matrixed environment
Outstanding executive communication skills and executive presence
Experience in leading large global teams
Desired
Six Sigma certification - Black Belt or Master Black Belt
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