The Wittern Group
Description
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with company goals and customer needs. - Champion innovation in vending technology, including IoT integration, cashless systems, and energy efficiency. - Collaborate with executive leadership to align engineering initiatives with business objectives. Team Development & Culture
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. - Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration. - Promote Wittern's Core Values in all aspects of leadership and team engagement. Product Development & Innovation
- Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability. - Drive R&D efforts to explore new technologies and materials that enhance product performance and customer value. - Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and sustainability goals. Operational Excellence
- Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to optimize design for manufacturability (DFM) and reduce time-to-market. - Implement engineering best practices, including design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause analysis. - Manage engineering budgets, timelines, and resource allocation effectively.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master's preferred). - 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within manufacturing (preferably vending, appliance, or electromechanical industries). - Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex products to market. - Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and product development methodologies. - Experience with CAD, PLM systems, and embedded systems design is a plus. - Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills. Core Competencies:
- Innovation: Drives creative solutions and embraces emerging technologies. - Integrity: Leads with transparency, ethics, and accountability. - Customer Commitment: Designs with the end-user in mind, ensuring reliability and satisfaction. - Teamwork: Builds strong partnerships across departments and empowers team success.
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with company goals and customer needs. - Champion innovation in vending technology, including IoT integration, cashless systems, and energy efficiency. - Collaborate with executive leadership to align engineering initiatives with business objectives. Team Development & Culture
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. - Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration. - Promote Wittern's Core Values in all aspects of leadership and team engagement. Product Development & Innovation
- Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability. - Drive R&D efforts to explore new technologies and materials that enhance product performance and customer value. - Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and sustainability goals. Operational Excellence
- Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to optimize design for manufacturability (DFM) and reduce time-to-market. - Implement engineering best practices, including design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause analysis. - Manage engineering budgets, timelines, and resource allocation effectively.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master's preferred). - 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within manufacturing (preferably vending, appliance, or electromechanical industries). - Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex products to market. - Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and product development methodologies. - Experience with CAD, PLM systems, and embedded systems design is a plus. - Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills. Core Competencies:
- Innovation: Drives creative solutions and embraces emerging technologies. - Integrity: Leads with transparency, ethics, and accountability. - Customer Commitment: Designs with the end-user in mind, ensuring reliability and satisfaction. - Teamwork: Builds strong partnerships across departments and empowers team success.