Job Information
Wynright WYN Senior Manager Product Development Engineerin in Grand Rapids, Michigan
WYN - Senior Manager- Product Development Engineering Job Location
US-IL-Bolingbrook | US-MI-Grand Rapids | US-KY-Erlanger | US-IN-Hobart
of Openings
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Shift 1st Shift
Company Division WYN Overview
Company Summary Daifuku Wynright is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs manufacture integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions, offering both Wynright-branded and third-party equipment to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support. Since its founding in 1972, Wynright has been a trusted partner to some of the world's largest and fastest-growing companies, showing them how to use their space more efficiently to deliver improved productivity, today and tomorrow. If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you! Our Specialties: Package conveyor & sortation systems * Automated order fulfillment * Pick modules, support structures & racking systems * Automated data collection * Material flow software & controls * 24/7 technical service, and support & maintenance Job Summary The Senior Manager of Product Development Engineering leads and directs product engineering and development for the company. The priorities for this position include strategic planning, product design, quality assurance, and problem resolution. Executes product design to meet company objectives, partners with management, and develops systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Responsibilities
Ensures alignment of Wynright Product Engineering activities with the overall Wynright strategy Provides goals and metrics to drive execution of strategic initiatives for Wynright Product Engineering Provides effective leadership to team of engineering professionals and staff Coaches and mentors' staff to optimize performance, engagement, professional development, and quality of work experience Works with key internal and external customer constituency to gain thorough understanding of their operational and business needs and advises them on selection and implementation of appropriate technology solutions Supports and consults internal and external customers on technology implementation, including logistics, cost implications, potential return on investment of technology, and the steps to navigate through internal project approval requirements Provides oversight of projects and services to ensure timely execution, follow-up, and closure of issues Reports regularly on strategies and goals and key business metrics to Wynright business leadership and peers Proactively identifies emerging technology solutions to support Wynright Product Engineering business growth and business excellence throughout Wynright Regularly interacts with engineering and production managers and supervisors to stay informed of all operational aspects Initiates and sponsors the development and implementation of quality improvement projects that improve operational cost efficiency, employee productivity, and level of customer service Manages vendor relationships to ensure successful projects, return on investment, and new business opportunities Complies with the Wynright's policies and procedures for protecting internal and customer information and confidentiality of the information in accordance with signed confidentiality agreements and federal and state regulations Travel r