Engineering Manager - Grundfos Pumps Pty Ltd.- Adelaide Area, Australia

Engineering Manager

Grundfos Pumps Pty Ltd.- Adelaide Area, Australia

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To contribute to the company's goals through the management of the engineering teams in the support of sales, development of documentation, assisting with testing processes and general technical support for pumps and pumping systems. Ensure there is a level of urgency in sales support.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Assist sales in interpreting mechanical specifications and customer requests to ensure the system achieves customer expectations in performance and functionality
• Work with respective Product / Segment Managers to develop booster product range including the introduction of new products and provide day to day support for the sales team in relation to product and application for boosters and controls
• Provide accurate mechanical and electrical quotations via the Request for Quote database or via alternative written requests from sales.
• Where applicable, work with Account Managers and the Projects Coordinator to project manage complex jobs to ensure delivery to key milestones and deliverables.
• Convert specifications and requests into clear and complete shop floor documentation packages (mechanical drawings Bills of Materials and Test Specifications) to allow on-time delivery of the systems.
• Develop design processes that are streamlined and efficient, accurate and traceable.
• Manage the process of calibration of factory floor equipment, quotations for locally fabricated parts, creation of part numbers and Bills of Materials and customized manuals.
• Manage third party contractors for Water Utility construction and installation of systems up to $ 2M.
• Ensure PLC programming is standardized, documented yet correctly reflects the specification of the customer and manage third parties scope of work for design and commissioning
• Support the after sale activities of boosters and controls including fault finding, technical support and commissioning.
• Effectively manage the testing process of Engineered Products through the direct supervision of testing personnel.
• Embrace the zero-defect / continuous improvement philosophy through all stages of mechanical / electrical engineering design by encouraging individual accountability for quality of workmanship and defect elimination.
• Ensure quality control of tested product through creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operator training and signoff of final performance data and system construction.
• Provide assistance to factory floor, production planning and purchasing on mechanical and electrical issues


KEY RELATIONSHIPS/STAKEHOLDERS:
Operations Manager, EngineeringTeam, Project Coordinator, Sales including Product and Segment Managers.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Comply with Grundfos, State and Federal OH&S, and EEO laws,
legislation, regulations, policies and procedures
• Comply with Australian Quality Assurance standards AS/NZS ISO9001
• Execute and promote the Grundfos Purpose and Values
• Behave as a responsible employee of Grundfos and work as a part of a
team
• Achievement of agreed planning objectives and targets
• Care and maintenance of company property including but not limited to
vehicles, computers, mobile phone etc.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
• Customer Satisfaction Survey
• Cost to serve
• Internal Customer Satisfaction Survey
• Engineering Design Turnaround Time
• RFQ turnaround time
• Engineering Design Delivery Performance – Delivery to Committed Date
• Engineering Accuracy – Local Change Notes with Errors
• Quote Accuracy
• Sales growth in boosters and controls
• Contribution margin in boosters and controls
• 3 x Initiatives comprising of CIR and/or Innovation

Desired Skills & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:
Tertiary / Trade-Desirable: Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Trade Certificate

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
• Have a sound working knowledge of pumps and hydraulics
• Experience in creating complex quotations and tenders
• Experience in Project Managing key jobs
• Experience in deploying Action Plans
• Able to successfully drive product development for local market
adaptations
• Able to successfully work in a pressurised environment with the ability
to consistently meet deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively
• Have a strong commitment to customer service
• Experience in effective people management, including supervision,
coaching and Performance Management
• Able to make effective fact based decisions and maintain accountability
• Display strong written and verbal communication skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• High emotional intelligence
• Attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills
• Consultative, flexible and logical approach
• Ability to empowers people
• Driven and results oriented
• Ability to adapt quickly from strategic to operational issues
• Belief in Grundfos leadership principles and values.

Company Description

Grundfos Pumps is a global leader in pumps and pumping systems. Our well respected, dynamic brand coupled with our strong strategic segment focus, allows us to experience continued mutual growth with our business partners. An opportunity currently exists for an experienced Engineering Manager, based at our Head Office in Adelaide, Regency Park.

Grundfos is committed to growing a diverse team of talented, energetic and innovative people. Our most important resource is our employees, their know-how and their personal commitment. You will be part of a team dedicated to the global growth and innovation in an industry that is changing the world. We will encourage you to develop your talents and discover new challenges. You will have the opportunity to acquire the skills necessary for advancement and gain visibility through shared leadership with peers and management.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion. In this instance we would like to thank you for your interest in Grundfos Pumps Pty Ltd. Grundfos in an affirmative action Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information visit:
http://au.grundfos.com/