We are hiring a Leader for the Technical Engineering Team at Steelcase Wood Plant.
What you will be doing:
- Supervise a team of 12-15 engineers to provide support to a manufacturing facility.
- Supervise the performance and development of the team.
- Provide technical guidance, make job assignments, and give specific directions to engineers to align job duties with plant priorities.
- Monitor daily operations of the team and provides leadership for their activities, which will include production process improvements, support of manufacturing problems (supplier quality issues, customer complaints), etc.
- Serve as consultant to other management and is considered the expert within the assigned area.
- This position will report to the Technical Engineering Manager at Steelcase Wood Plant.
Who you are:
Required Skills and Competencies
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent education.
- At least 5 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment is a must.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Previous leadership experience.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of engineering technology that is applicable to manufacturing environment.
- In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and production concepts.
- Demonstrated project management and leadership ability.
- Facilitation and negotiation skills.
- Advanced level of computer skills.
- Must have good supervisory skills for technical development of engineers.
- Able to motivate and effectively lead technical engineering personnel.
- High degree of interpersonal and communication skills required to work with all levels of management.
- Ability to prioritize many tasks, and to handle high-pressure situations.
Why people choose to work with us:
At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
Who we are:
Organizations around the world trust Steelcase to help them create places that help people work better, be inspired, and accomplish more. We design, manufacture, and partner with other leading organizations to provide architecture, furniture, and technology solutions- accessible through a network of channels, including over 800 Steelcase dealer locations. Steelcase is a global, industry-leading, publicly traded company with fiscal year 2021 revenue of $2.6 billion
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What Matters to Us:
More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
