Overview Snap-on Business Solutions group (RS&I Division of Snap-on Incorporated). Location: Rochester Hills, MI (NEXIQ) Monday thru Friday - ONSITE This management position, Director-Engineering, is responsible for planning, managing, and leadership of the multi-disciplined product engineering team for Rochester Hills, MI (Snap-on Business Solutions-NEXIQ). Key responsibilities include: developing business and technology roadmaps that will lead to sustainable profitable growth, interfacing with shared services within the organization, and contributing to the overall financial performance of the business unit. * Department leader for heavy-duty and light/medium duty diagnostics scan tools and supporting systems and infrastructure. * Leadership role in management of business including the overall financial performance and long-term strategy. * Lead a variety of hardware/firmware, Windows desktop applications, Android & Linux embedded applications, and Microsoft web-based services engineering teams. Responsibilities * Develop key members of the team - job skill improvement, career development, and succession planning * Develop engineering long range strategy, including management of quality, technical debt, and technical stack. * Manage engineering processes and projects for products, manufacturing, distribution, and support. * Collaborate on the end of life product strategies related to product and systems development. * Manage and enhance key metrics to manage the performance of the engineering teams. * Collaborate with other Snap-on Groups and Divisions to execute product, support, and financial goals. * Oversee/sponsor Rapid Continuous Improvements (i.e. Lean Initiatives) within areas of responsibilty to drive cost out and improve the overall productivity and quality output of the team. * Develop and manage the annual budget for engineering. * Meet the financial/growth commitments set by the business unit strategic plan. * Understand and exhibit the Snap-on Incorporated values. Qualifications Education: * Bachelor's Degree: Engineering, Business Administration, or related, or equivalent experience. * Advanced degree preferred. Years of Experience: * 15 Years previous engineering experience * 10 Years previous managerial experience Other Requirements: * Team building skills with the ability to motivate associates. * Experience in working with remote engineering sites, preferably within and outside the United States. * Experience developing or managing development of hardware systems, hosted web-based systems, desktop application systems, and embedded systems. * Experience with external hosting providers preferred. * Continuous Improvement (Lean) experience with a proven track record of achievements. * Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills. * Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills. * Strong organizational and project management skills. * Financial acumen and the ability to understand strategic financial opportunities. * Required travel: 5-10%, including internationally.
