Engineering Manager, New Product Introduction
Honeywell (Rockford, Illinois)

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Honeywell International is a $36 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell’s shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com. The company is committed to providing quality products, integrated system solutions and services to customers around the world. Honeywell products touch the lives of most people everyday, whether you’re flying on a plane, driving a car, heating or cooling a home, furnishing an apartment, taking medication for an illness or playing a sport. Join the excitement!  Honeywell International currently has an exciting and challenging Engineering Manager position for New Product Development in its Speed & Position group located in Freeport, IL.     The Freeport campus is a larger facility of more than 25 global locations in the Sensing and Control (S&C) business unit, a $900-million strategic business within the Honeywell Automation Controls & Solutions division. S & C is one of the world's leading suppliers of sensors, switches, machine safeguarding and other devices for a variety of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) applications in the automotive, aviation, medical, information technology, consumer appliance and industrial businesses.   We are seeking a strong change agent with a proven track record of successful direct management of geographically disbursed staff in multiple global locations. This position includes direct management responsibility for several line managers, and indirect accountability for the global Speed & Position engineering organization of approximately 50 engineers in multiple locations in Freeport, Illinois, as well as global locations in Europe and Asia The successful candidate will lead a multi-discipline engineering team, providing significant technical contributions as well as insuring execution of new platforms in high volume market segments such as transportation, automotive, heavy duty vehicle and commercial/medical.   Key responsibilities of the position include:  Lead teams to define customer requirements, develop and select concepts, design and transition new products to production following a 5-phase new product introduction process.Direct project planning, technical management, product implementation, schedule adherence and product cost maintenance activities.Interact frequently with customers to ensure project cost, performance and quality meets or exceeds expectations. Responsible for the execution of departmental goals, including financial commitments and product performance results. Assess ongoing technical abilities of team members and ensure technical work of team members is correct. Maintain departmental budget and metrics. Work with the product line directors (PLD) to champion business strategies & initiatives to promote a customer-centric culture. Deploy appropriate Design for Six Sigma tools and methodology throughout the design process; ensure team member training and certification goals are achieved. Conduct annual employee performance evaluations and goal setting process; provide ongoing performance feedback, coaching and career planning throughout the year. Act as a role model and mentor, fostering strong team spirit that enhances employee engagement, retention and productivity.    Basic Qualifications:   Minimum of a bachelor's degree in an engineering related field (electrical, mechanical, or physics. Minimum of 5 years of prior work experience as a sensor design & development engineer. Must have at least 5 years of relevant work experience in an engineering function with direct management responsibility for individuals, teams and/or new product development projects. Experience in project management tools, technology transfer and six sigma/lean principles. Must have the ability to travel internationally.     Additional Qualifications:   ·         Master’s degree in appropriate field is preferred. ·         Previous experience in the design and development of sensors across a broad range of magnetic, optic, and inductive technologies (including silicon microstructure, advanced thin film and surface acoustic wave) is highly desired ·         Demonstrated success leading cross-functional, global, remote and/or virtual teams in a matrix organization. ·         Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills are essential. ·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.   Honeywell International is a $30-billion diversified technology and manufacturing global leader. Honeywell has more than 115,000 employees in 95 countries around the world and has a demonstrated heritage of innovation and achievement.   Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions (ACS) is a $12 billion strategic business group applying sensing and control expertise that helps create safer, more comfortable, more secure, and more productive environments. ACS products and services provide their customers controls for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, security systems, fire alarm systems, and energy management systems. From home thermostats to large commercial building management systems, Honeywell ACS is a global leader.   If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Honeywell is the company that will further your experience and career growth.  We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, full Medical & Dental, 401k, Pension, Tuition reimbursement, etc.   To learn more about Honeywell and our other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.honeywell.com.   As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.