Senior Manager, Quality & Product Development
Manufacturing & Production · Quality & Process · Quality Assurance · Production Management
In short
Emerson seeks a Senior Manager for Quality & Product Development in Eden Prairie, MN. This hybrid role involves leading strategic initiatives in quality, new product development, and engineering approvals to drive business performance and innovation. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and at least eight years of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership in developing, implementing, and continuously improving quality management systems.
- Drive initiatives for root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and quality performance metrics.
- Supervise the project management function to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Champion accelerating NPD effectiveness, streamlining workflows, and increasing efficiency.
- Cultivate innovation within the NPD team.
- Provide strategic mentorship and direction to ensure proactive compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
- Shape and execute the overall strategic vision of the business.
- Develop the capability and engagement of a multi-level, matrixed team.
- Take ownership of high-priority strategic projects and emerging business challenges.
- Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through implementation.
- Influence across the organization to align leaders and teams and resolve barriers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's 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
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM major
- MBA degree preferred
- Experience in the process control industry
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence across functions and levels
- Ability to lead through ambiguity
- Ability to drive strategic cross-functional initiatives to measurable outcomes
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual merit review process
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental and vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition programs
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
- Vacation and holiday leave
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