Focal Point has an immediate opening for an Engineering Team Lead for our Existing Product Support
(EPS) team. The successful candidate will be a key part of the Focal Point engineering team, supporting
the development of world-class luminaire designs and the integration of those luminaires into an ever advancing
lighting environment. This individual will lead an offshore team of engineers and an onsite
technician who are accountable for the completion of product updates and cost reduction projects and for
the support of the ongoing production of our products. In addition, this person will ensure that projects are
delivered on time, while maintaining high-quality standards in support of Focal Point’s premium brand. This
position reports to the Sr. Engineering Manager of Product Development.
- Create and maintain a team environment that supports successful development and delivery of
high quality, market relevant product designs - Manage a portfolio of projects including product update requests, cost reduction efforts, and
design improvements - Virtual and onsite management of project priorities and timelines for the team
- Act as a key reviewer of mechanical engineering designs at Focal Point, ensuring design
parameters are in alignment with required performance requirements, manufacturing, and
assembly processes - Coordinate product operationalization activities with onsite cross functional teams
- Drive a strong understanding and integration of process capability (both internal and external) into
product design. Enable effective collaboration with suppliers on new designs - Support on time delivery by responding to production and supply chain inquiries
- Manage the hiring, training, development, and performance evaluations of EPS team while acting
as a coach and mentor.
Competencies:
- Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency.
- “Systems Thinker”, with the ability to translate larger objectives into team level tasks.
- Tenacious problem-solver, with an energetic approach to raising the bar.
- Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented, with a desire to “roll up your sleeves” to help your team get the job done.
- Team player with a demonstrated history of creating and maintaining a productive team.
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Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, with 7+ years of experience in product design.
- Experience in project management and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience in VAVE cost reduction methodology.
- Highly proficient in the use of FMEA as a design and risk mitigation tool.
- Highly proficient in GD&T and significant experience in designing/creating drawings using GD&T.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and experience with DFM.
- Experience leading an engineering services offshore team virtually, preferred but not required.
• Proficient with 3D modeling software, preferably Solidworks.