Engineering Team Lead

The global Precision Product Validation Group is searching for an Engineering Team Lead based in Goodfield, Illinois. This challenging role fulfils a need for a technical and people leader for our US team which verifies the function and performance of our embedded and digital products. We are searching for candidates with an embedded software and system testing background with strong skills in test planning, requirements tracing, results documentation and test facilities management. Desirable skills and experience include; Agricultural vehicle / system projects experience, technical team leadership, data logging and analysis knowledge, daily management tool experience, defect / test tool experience and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities:
• Lead a site-based team of Test Engineers including performance reviews, goal setting and daily management of tasks.
• Monitor the demand for test engineering services and participate in planning processes to ensure adequate resources.
• Develop, formulate, and direct test engineering processes and procedures.
• Coordinate the development of key test engineering deliverables.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of test engineering documentation.
• Promote and maintain the highest possible environment of teamwork and collaboration.
• Provide assistance and direction on product issues, and keep appropriate staff informed of issues or concerns.
• Assure staffing requirements are met.
• Encourage employee growth and development.
• May be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or assist in other areas as needed.

Position Pays $93,000 to $142,000 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.) 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years related experience required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Agriculture Industry experience 
• Ability to apply design theory and methodology.
• Proficient with a computer, including Microsoft Office, data analysis tools and product lifecycle management tools.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and empower employees to succeed.
• Problem-solving abilities. Ability to identify waste and creatively look for solutions.
• Ability to be flexible and multitask.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and leadership staff.
• Available for global travel for meetings, testing and customer workshops.