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As a 4WD Validation Operations, you will act as a site lead for the Fargo Large Tractor & Crop Production Product Validation team and will be responsible for managing a local engineering team. You will ensure the successful validation of Large Tractor & Crop Production in support of product development.
Job Responsibility:
Act as a site lead for the Fargo Large Tractor & Crop Production Product Validation team
Manage a local engineering team
Ensure the successful validation of Large Tractor & Crop Production in support of product development
Manage Fargo Ag PV Cost Center & Budget, including site indirect
Set priority for the site, working with the Chief Engineer & team
Accountable for site process & efficiency management
Facilities & preventative maintenance
Fleet management, inventory & depreciation
Strategic CAPEX planning & execution in support of business goals
Support product development in executing test plans and accurate budgeting and workforce planning
Maintain and communicate project status, issues, timing status, and alert management to significant issues or roadblocks
Proactively defines and develops test / validation automation and efficiency improvements
Supports the preparation, update, and communication of the overall validation plan, budget & schedule
Based on available resources (budget / FTE / equipment), maintains a resource plan to accomplish the product validation activities
Manage a cross-functional Product Validation team to ensure the validation of Large Tractor & Crop Production in support of the product development process
Identify resources, facilities, secure budget, and coordinate the efforts of team members to deliver projects according to plan
Team talent planning to identify proficiency, knowledge, and skill gaps
Implement staffing plan to recruit resources to fill gaps
Lead product validation engineers to ensure the delivered end-to-end systems meet customer needs and the program objectives
Actively engage employees in helping manage performance and development while fostering an environment that is conducive to productivity and individual growth
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or related field)
10+ years relevant product development / engineering experience
2+ years of experience leading technical teams
Nice to have:
Master's degree in Engineering or Engineering Management
Resource management experience with the ability to delegate responsibilities and to match assignments/tasks to skill sets, experience, and capacity
Demonstrated leadership qualities in building successful teams
Experience in driving change, improvement, and organizational development
Hands-on experience with Off-Road, Commercial Vehicle, or Automotive products
Previous program management experience is highly desired
Proficiency in completion of multiple medium to large projects from conception to product release, utilizing the Global Product Development Process
What we offer:
Flexible work arrangements
Savings & Retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Fertility & Family building support
Employee Assistance Programs
Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off