Senior Manager, Quality & Product Development
Eden Prairie, MN - USA
Job Summary
Join Emersons Mag & Vortex business as a strategic leader responsible for Quality New Product Development (NPD) and Engineering Design Approvals. Based in Eden Prairie MN this role combines functional leadership with business-wide influence driving strategic initiatives that improve business performance accelerate innovation and ensure compliance.
As a member of the leadership team you will lead cross-functional initiatives solve complex business challenges develop organizational capability and help shape the long-term direction of the business.
- As a member of the leadership team help shape and execute the overall strategic vision of the business contributing beyond assigned functional responsibilities to drive continued growth and success.
- Develop the capability and engagement of a multi-level matrixed team through coaching feedback exposure and meaningful stretch assignments.
- Take ownership of high-priority strategic projects and emerging business challenges including work that falls outside defined functional responsibilities.
- Lead complex cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through implementation establishing clear outcomes governance decisions and accountability.
- Influence across the organization to align leaders and teams resolve barriers and convert strategic priorities into sustained business results.
- Quality
- Provide strategic leadership in developing implementing and continuously improving robust quality management systems to ensure product excellence.
- Drive initiatives for root cause analysis corrective/preventive actions and quality performance metrics ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer satisfaction.
- New Product Development
- Supervise the project management function to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products that meet performance objectives.
- Champion accelerating NPD effectiveness seeing opportunities to streamline workflows and increase efficiency ultimately accelerating time-to-market and improving product success.
- Cultivate innovation by championing a culture of creativity collaboration and experimentation within the NPD team.
- Approvals and Compliance
- Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends providing strategic mentorship and direction to ensure proactive compliance.
You are a strategic thinker with strong business acumen. You are effective in ambiguous environments and able to influence without authority. You are a proven leader of cross-functional initiatives and organizational change. You are committed to talent development and continuous improvement.
- Bachelors degree
- Eight years of related experience three of which must be in product engineering manufacturing new product development / project management or equivalent
- 2 years of demonstrated experience in leadership or management of people
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or STEM major
- MBA degree preferred
- Experience in the process control industry
- Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence across functions and levels lead through ambiguity and drive strategic cross-functional initiatives to measurable outcomes.
At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.
Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary within the local market in which we operate and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $135000 - $185000 annually commensurate with the skills talent capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.
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Emerson has refocused its business portfolio to deliver solutions that bring greater value to our customers. About Emerson We concentrate on the most complex, profound challenges facing the world in the process, industrial, commercial and residential markets. Our global talent, best-i ... View more