**Company / Location Information**:
We are one of the world's leading manufacturers of water heating and water treatment technologies in the world. We are a $3.5 billion company with 140+ years history and we employ more than 12,000 individuals globally who pride themselves on providing the world with innovative water technology. We are committed to Continuous Improvement, not just in our factories or processes, but in our people.
**Primary Function**:
This position is the central figure of corporate product design and operational projects, disseminating project information and updates to the project team and stakeholders. This position is to manage and collaborate on planning, execution and implementation on product changes and new product launches needs to optimize profits and meet financial, and corporate growth objectives.
**Responsibilities**:
- Develop business cases to justify current product changes and new products, plan and implement product launches.
- Coordinate stakeholders from different departments during pre
- and post-launch planning, execution, and implementation.
- Manage the life cycle of the product, its components and tooling to maximize the profitability of the product line.
- Monitoring the process of engineering changes PCP's, mockup, trial and pilots.
- Establish a decent work environment and communication that commits its members to achieve the fulfillment of the planned objectives.
- Follow-up of detailed quality, safety, tooling, equipment and infrastructure requirements for the safe and efficient construction of the product.
- Follow up the capital projects program.
- Work with the LPE in the selection of new processes and/or technologies necessary for the introduction of new products.
- Promote the AOS Operation System by participating on the problem-solving flow chart activities.
- Support to Purchasing dept. during suppliers selection and certification.
- Seek and present cost reduction and CRS (Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability) initiatives.
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of related work experience in the field
- 2+ years of supervisory/ leadership experience
- Thorough knowledge in project management
- Fluent bilingual conversation with the Core Process Technology Councils
- Excellent mathematical and problem solving abilities
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports
- Demonstrated ability to manage and influence a work team
- Proven history of timely and successful product development in a fast paced development environment
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both orally and written, to communicate with all levels of employees and management
**Education**:
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Related Field
**Years of Experience**:
- Minimum of 5 years related work experience
- 2-3 Years of Supervisory/Leadership Experience
**We Offer**:
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans.
