Group Manager - Engineering Lab

Group Manager - Redline Labs

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - We continue to invest in testing electrical engineering resources to verify designs and develop leadership in power tool testing.

You are empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to test the designs and systems of our industry. You will have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

The Group Manager of Test provides leadership direction to lab management, project leaders, and test engineers. Responsible for all testing activities including life, performance, environmental, fatigue, ergonomics, vibration, and sound. The role collaborates with new product development, reliability engineering, and product management teams, along with a variety of departments dedicated to creating best-in-class products.

Requires strategic leadership skills, functional management, and a proven track record driving multiple projects to completion. Must possess strong technical engineering knowledge as well as effective time management skills.

You will also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to test functions within the department.

• Build and manage cross functional relationships to support standardization, collaboration, product development, and business growth.

• Build organization capacity, while developing and coaching team members.

• Proactively manage risk while providing test and department solutions.

• Influences senior leadership with visionary and strategic insights for department growth and improvements.

• Assess technical capabilities and leadership engagement.

• Ensure all projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

• Develop resource plans and effective department processes.

• Regularly present project status, schedule updates, and financial updates.

• Leverage effective communication and agility to manage personnel and team dialogue, as well as leadership touchpoints and meetings.

• Leads team meetings, leadership discussions, and feedback sessions.

• Provides executive level visibility, highlighting people, culture, and technical expertise in department operations.

What TOOLS you bring:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.

• 7+ years of proven leadership, managing engineering departments and new product development teams.

• Technical, cross functional, and change management.

• Financial acumen including cost drivers associated with materials, labor & overhead.

• Talent development.

• Minimum 10 years engineering experience in related field.

• Electromechanical experience preferred.

• Must possess a high-level of Mechanical/Electrical aptitude.

• Must have a working design knowledge of a wide variety of the technologies associated with Milwaukee products.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Project.

• Must be a self-starter, hands-on and able to work in fast paced environment.

• Must possess excellent communication skills.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.

• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.

• Education assistance.

• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service. * And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.