Waterpik, Inc.
Manager,Engineering
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“Manager, Engineering at Waterpik, Inc.. Skills: Engineering management, Product development, Technical leadership. Manage day-to-day technical execution. Lead new product development”
Industry & Context.
Technical risk management; Issue resolution
Periodic international travel to supplier locations in Asia, Up to 1–2 trips per year, Typical duration of one to two weeks per trip, Occasional domestic travel, Up to 3–4 trips per year, In-office position, On-site at the Fort Collins facility on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Remote work on Monday and Friday
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree in a technical science discipline, minimum of ten (10) years of product design experience, Demonstrated experience in electromechanical product design, Minimum of two (2) years of people management experience
Nice to Have
Master’s degree may be substituted for up to three (3) years of experience, Experience in consumer product development, people management experience in a product design environment, Experience designing products intended for higher‑volume manufacturing, Experience working with offshore manufacturing partners, Knowledge of plastic molded part design, electromechanical mechanisms, higher‑volume design philosophies, Experience supporting sustaining engineering and continuous improvement activities, Exposure to consumer and/or medical device product development environments
What You'll Do.
Manage day-to-day technical execution
Lead new product development
Oversee continuous improvement activities
Translate leadership strategy into engineering plans
Provide direct people leadership
Provide direct technical leadership
Manage engineering workstreams
Meet project objectives
Meet quality expectations
Make technical decisions
Manage technical trade-offs
Coach engineering team members
Provide technical guidance
Prioritize engineering work
Support professional development
Conduct performance reviews
Serve as engineering point of contact
Support cross-functional teams
Provide technical input
Ensure technical integrity
Manage design execution
Coordinate engineering resources
Manage engineering resources
Participate in project resource planning
Align capacity with business priorities
Support continuous improvement
Participate in process improvements
Participate in procedure improvements
Participate in design practices
Participate in continuous improvement activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Represent engineering in cross-functional execution; Serve as the primary technical resource for Marketing, Project Management, Quality, Operations, and Compliance; Provide technical direction and execution leadership to cross-functional partners; Define technical requirements; Influence priorities; Shape execution decisions
Process & Methodology
Manage engineering workstreams to meet project objectives, timelines, and quality expectations, Participate in project resource planning and allocation
Full Job Description
A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference. We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment. Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries. United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win. **Role Summary** **** The **Manager, Engineering** is responsible for the **day‑to‑day technical execution of new product development and continuous improvement activities in an ISO 13485 environment**. This role serves as the **primary technical extension of the Head of Global New Products Engineering** , translating leadership‑level strategy into executable engineering plans and results. The Engineering Manager provides **direct people and technical leadership** to assigned engineering teams of 5-6 people and is accountable for engineering execution, technical decision‑making, and delivery quality. This role ensures engineering workstreams are progressing as planned and that technical risks, issues, and tradeoffs are actively managed. The Engineering Manager is the **day‑to‑day engineering owner for assigned programs** , serving as the primary technical resource for **Marketing, Project Management, Quality, Operations, and Compliance** and representing engineering in cross‑functional execution and issue resolution. **Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities** * **Accountable for** the day‑to‑day technical execution of assigned new product development and sustaining engineering projects; **responsible for** managing engineering workstreams to meet project objectives, timelines, and quality expectations. * *
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