Software Engineering Manager-Matrix Fitness
Cottage Grove, WI (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Cottage+Grove+WI+USA+53527) - R&D
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
WHO WE ARE
Johnson Health Tech is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing fitness equipment manufacturers, delivering innovative solutions that help people live healthier lives. Through our award-winning portfolio of commercial and residential brands, we serve customers in more than 60 countries worldwide.
MISSION STATEMENT
To delight and excite our customers through truly innovative products, unsurpassed quality, and best-in-class customer experience provided by a world-class organization.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Engineering Manager - Software Team coordinates and participates in the development of projects for new technology, console software, and firmware. Leads a team of Software Engineers and Developers to enhance the functionality of our fitness equipment while partnering with Project Engineering, Product Marketing, Graphical UX/UI, Web Development, and Design Quality Assurance teams. Leading by example, the ideal candidate will leverage sound technical knowledge to improve products and processes while guiding and inspiring team members. Has a strong capability to anticipate and resolve engineering development challenges early and effectively. Blends solid engineering skill and personnel leadership excellence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Personnel:
Assists R&D leadership team in attracting and hiring top engineering talent
Provides work direction to lower-level engineers, trains and mentors staff in product development processes
Understands and coaches team members to follow existing coding conventions, and to identify and use design patterns
Coaches engineers in striving to achieve 100% KPI score
Product Development:
Product Specification review and communication with various marketing and factory staff to set the development plan
Translation of product requirements into actionable technical development tasks
Assist PM's & engineering staff in working through any roadblocks to delivery
Monitors resource use by participating in project sign-offs at critical stage-gates
Lead communication window for technical development teams between America and Asia
Software Development:
Establish, implement, and update processes and workflows to meet customer needs and optimize team efficiency
Support scalable systems that meet business requirements
Coordinate with internal and external entities, as needed, to accomplish goals
Enforce code standards and development best practices
Lead team meetings and coordinate with other functional leaders
Represent the global software R&D team, its projects, and deliverables at all global development status reviews
R&D-as-one-team method for all development, testing, and customer/end-user support. No-excuse approach in working alongside all global web, design quality assurance, hardware, and related development teams.
Peer-to-peer leadership, knowledge sharing, and implementing integrated development practices with global product development teams and factories.
Production Support:
Review quality and test data, perform product sample reviews and make design decisions, support value-add / value-engineer opportunities for cost and manufacturing efficiency
Train Asia-based engineering and factory quality teams on design and functional requirements
Support systems, resolve outages, and be on-call during non-standard business hours
Management:
Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager, requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling
Supervisory:
Responsible for staffing, terminations, disciplinary actions, training, and developing subordinates
Responsible for completing adequate performance documentation on time
Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of timecards and approving them promptly
Marginal Job Functions:
Other projects as needed.
Requirements
Education:
4-year degree in relevant field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience)
Advanced degree in Engineering is a plus
Experience:
1-5 years of managerial experience, being directly responsible for the work of others
5 years of object-oriented programming in a language such as C++, C# or Java; UI based application development; scripting languages such as Python or Javascript
5 years of experience with built-in and integration unit testing, writing, or editing technical documentation
Demonstrated leadership abilities through a record of success
Knowledge of MCU and ARM Embedded System Development
Ability to read and understand patents
Other Requirements:
Ability and willingness to travel both internationally and domestically, communicate with overseas teams during non-business hours
Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals
Ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Travel Requirements:
A valid driver's license is required for travel
This position will be required to travel up to 30% of the time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment
This position will require working on-site. The employee must be able to maintain concentration in a variety of work environments and sustain attention to detail while managing multiple priorities. The position requires the ability to reason, analyze information, and make sound decisions promptly. The employee must also be capable of working both independently and collaboratively and of interacting professionally with colleagues, leadership, and external partners.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, phone, and other standard office equipment. Will be required to communicate both verbally and in writing, view a computer monitor, and perform tasks requiring close vision with the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch to access files, supplies, or other office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Repetitive hand, wrist, and finger motion is required for keyboarding and other clerical tasks.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
FSA and HSA options
Employee product discounts, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
