Chief Engineer-Advanced Development

At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products - we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities.

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Speaking of people, you're not just employee #1,762 to us. You're family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can't continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.

Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community.

Are you ready for an incredible opportunity at our Brillion, WI location? The Advanced Development (AD) Chief Engineer position is calling for a dynamic leader with significant industry experience in guiding technical teams to develop products on time, on budget, and with exceptional quality. This role is at the forefront of new and emerging technologies, requiring a candidate with deep expertise in bringing innovative technologies to market. As the AD Chief Engineer, you'll set the technical vision for projects and lead your team to bring that vision to life. You'll be responsible for maturing and de-risking technologies, ensuring they are primed and ready to enter Ariens' New Product Development (NPD) process.

THE DAY TO DAY...

• Develop a strategic vision for how new technologies can impact AriensCo products. Lead team to create MVPs that mitigate key risk, demonstrate cost and quality goals, and achieve DFM and DFA standards. Work with other leads in engineering to transfer these technologies into NPDs

• Responsible for requirements, design, prototype build, test plans, customer trials, timelines and resource management

• Establish and achieve cost, quality, DFM, and DFA targets

• Drive innovation within the engineering team and hold team members accountable to complete projects on time and on budget

• Teach best practices and creates design standards

• Contribute to strategic and tactical plans to support the broader business plan

• Prepare engineering documents including cost estimates, appropriation requests, project schedules, and design specifications

• Lead technical design reviews related to technology and sub-systems that will be used on assigned product launches and technology development projects

• Monitor group work and mentor team members on best practices for executing project work

THE QUALIFICATIONS...

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.S.) from a four-year accredited institution with the focus being relevant to the job requirements of the technical team that he/she manages (example: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc.)

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is preferred with a significant amount in a leadership role either of direct reports or on project teams

• Significant experience in launching new technologies into product

• Experience in high-volume product launches is preferred

• An additional business degree or a project management certification is a plus

Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values - Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.

Our employees' quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment
• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
• Bonus Programs
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays and leave programs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plan
• Voluntary wellness programs
• Employee Product discount program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym discount membership program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Cross-training and job rotation opportunities
• Career paths
• Ongoing development through the Ariens Academy
• Kaizen Events - continuous improvement
• Ability to win products
• Daycare facility in Brillion, WI

The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That's why we've created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat.

AriensCo is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. AriensCo hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.