Engineering Lead

Position: Engineering Lead

Position Status: Exempt Salaried

Reports To: Sr. Vice President Global Operations

Location: Green Bay, WI

About FyterTech:

Are you ready to join an organization where you are able to make a significant daily impact? An organization where you will be a major contributor to the growth and strength of our organization? Where you will be contributing to the betterment of the environment and our communities? Then FyterTech is the place for you to make your next and best career move.

FyterTech Nonwovens is a market-leading materials manufacturer of nonwoven high-tech products that are used in a variety of settings. Applications include cleaning up the spills one could expect to see in hospitals, laboratories, oil spills and grocery stores - just to name a few. As a market leader in our industry, we are looking for someone with a competitive edge to help drive a can-do collaborative culture.

Position Overview

The Engineering Lead is a pivotal role that involves leading a team of talented engineers. This position oversees the design, development, and implementation of innovative technology solutions for the Engineering Team, and managing, creating, planning, and organizing the daily activities. A strategic thinker with a strong technical background and exceptional leadership skills to drive project success and foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment. Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management: Lead, and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to ensure team members achieve their full potential, while providing hands-on work as needed.

Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align project goals and resources.

Technical Expertise: Provide technical direction and expertise in the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure the team leverages the best tools and practices.

Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance processes and standards to ensure the highest levels of product quality and reliability. Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement.

Resource Allocation: Manage resource allocation to optimize team productivity and project outcomes. Ensure the effective utilization of team members' skills and expertise to meet project objectives.

Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including executives, clients, and team members, to provide project updates, address concerns, and ensure alignment on project goals and expectations.

Budget Management: Develop and manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure financial accountability. Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement efficient project management practices.

Innovation and Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team. Encourage the exploration of new ideas, technologies, and methodologies to enhance project outcomes and drive business growth. Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications are a plus.

Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering, with at least 3 years in a lead role preferred. Proven track record of successfully leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in relevant engineering software, tools, and methodologies. Strong understanding of software development, hardware design, and system integration processes.

Leadership Abilities: Exceptional team lead skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members. Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Project Management: Strong project management skills, with experience in Agile, Scrum, or other project management methodologies. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.

Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.

Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing project requirements and priorities. Key Competencies

Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and communicate a clear vision as the Lead of the engineering team that aligns with the company's strategic goals and objectives.

Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project success.

Innovation: A passion for innovation and the ability to foster a creative and dynamic work environment that encourages the exploration of new ideas and technologies.

Accountability: A strong sense of accountability and responsibility for performance and project outcomes. Commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Customer Focus: A customer-centric mindset, with the ability to understand and anticipate client needs and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.

Professional development: Training programs, workshops, and conferences

Work Relationship and Scope:

Reports to the Sr Vice President of Global Operations. Works closely and collaboratively with all other colleagues at FyterTech to accomplish established goals. Works daily with highly confidential business and employee information.

Measures of Performance:

Safety, quality, accuracy, reliability, friendliness, thoroughness and timeliness of services provided to internal and external customers; adherence to FyterTech policies and procedures; ability to earn the trust and respect of employees and co-workers; effectively communicates and develops good working relationships with co-workers; professional workplace appearance and conduct; keeps FyterTech, customer, and employee information confidential; participates in training and appropriate professional development; reliability in reporting to work regularly and on time; understands and adheres to FyterTech policies and procedures.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed within the normal FyterTech setting. Prolonged and frequent mental and visual concentration required. Periodic stressful situations in response to multiple priorities within established deadlines. Work hours are generally during normal business hours, as both scheduled and unscheduled work hours may arise. Must be able to bend, twist, turn and lift/move up to fifty pounds. Out-of-town/overnight business travel may be required. Serves as a representative of the organization at appropriate functions.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is the policy of FyterTech to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran, or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.