Systems Engineering Manager
Location: On-site in Bradenton, FL or Mebane, NC
Base Salary Rate: $126,039 - $151,810 per year
Job type: Full-time position
*This position is based at our Bradenton, FL or Mebane, NC locations.
About This Role
The System Engineering Manager will support the KGS Kidde Residential Fire product portfolio. This individual must have the ability to read and interpret high-level product requirements, offer design and implementation approaches based on those requirements, and drive system and sub-system requirements. The incumbent will also identify, create, and execute product test cases throughout the development phases of a project or product, and will facilitate discussion with the cross-functional team members to provide a detailed design failure mode analysis of the entire system. The candidate is expected to have a background in product life cycle, product designs, electrical and electronics systems, and troubleshooting, and will be involved in all aspects of the product development process (concept, design, verification, validation, and production). They must also have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and in multiple projects and functions, as part of a global team.
Key Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end system for Kidde residential life safety products
Lead and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams including electronics hardware, mechanical design, compliance, test laboratories, and manufacturing for multiple development projects
Translate product requirements and regulatory standards into clear system-level requirements and specifications and ensuring traceability from concept to validation
Managing system engineering deliverables on engineering projects, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget
Defining and representing the fundamental structure of systems, system components, their relationships, and interfaces and the interface between the system and its external environment
Defining system boundaries, inputs/outputs, data flows, and capturing processing needs
Serve as the technical authority responsible to identify, manage, and mitigate system-level technical risks throughout development and ensure interoperability of sub-systems
Lead the development of system verification/validation plans to ensure full requirements coverage, without overdesigning
Conduct system-level robust design reviews including DFMEA
Support root-cause analysis from quality incident tickets and corrective actions for system-level issues during development and post-launch
Utilizes knowledge of emerging technologies, participates in conducting technology assessments and conceptualization of emerging technology strategy
Participates in assessment of current tools & technologies and makes recommendations for design improvement
Collaborates with cross-functional teams (sub-system leaders, lead engineers, Project and Program Managers, manufacturing, operations, labs and agencies (UL / ETL) to resolve issues
Leadership & Communication
Provide concise technical summaries to leadership to support program decisions
Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Support resource planning and prioritization in collaboration with functional and program leadership
Develop and maintain system documentation including requirements, architectures, interface definitions, and verification plans with the aid of requirements management tools
Help define best practices, tools, and processes for system engineering across Programs
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and cross-functional team members
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or systems engineering
7+ years of engineering experience in product development, with experience in designing embedded systems including analog/digital electronics, firmware, sensors, and system integration
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience leading or coordinating engineers in a technical leadership or people management capacity
Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies and related tools (UML, SysML, DFMEA, Pugh Matrix, Requirements Management, QFDs, etc.)
Global development experience working with distributed engineering teams
Analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication (technical and non-technical), time management, and ability to handle high-pressure situations and simultaneous projects. Speed in problem solving is key for the success of this position