Product Development Engineering Manager Enersys
1 Pinellas Park, FL Job Details 11 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Team development Leading team collaboration initiatives Technical Proficiency Project stakeholder communication General management Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Precision Power Solutions (PPS) is a specialized division of EnerSys—a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. PPS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries . As we continue to grow, we're looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team. Certain positions within Precision Power Solutions require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a "U.S. Person" under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.
What We Offer:
Generous Time Off
- 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate Financial & Career Growth
- Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan 401(k) Matching
- 100% match at a 6% contribution level Innovative Culture
- We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees' skills and career development. At PPS, we don't just build batteries
- we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.
If you're excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced, high-tech environment, where your contributions make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you! Learn More About PPS Job Purpose The Product Development Engineering Manager leads a multidisciplinary engineering team developing specialized electrochemical products for the defense industry. This role provides technical leadership, sets priorities, and manages projects to meet program schedules while ensuring effective planning, resource alignment, and milestone execution. The manager oversees the development of high-quality, reliable products that meet customer requirements and mission assurance standards. Working closely with customers, defense partners, and suppliers, this position drives new product development and collaborates across Program Management, Quality, Test, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Finance to deliver successful product qualification, customer satisfaction, and business performance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver technical excellence while meeting customer requirements, business objectives, and program schedules. Partner with Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering to improve design for manufacturability practices and drive efficient product transitions into production. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Program Management, and Finance to develop project plans, allocate resources, and ensure successful execution of new product development programs. Ensure compliance with applicable defense industry standards, customer requirements, and internal policies, fostering a culture of quality and accountability. Drive achievement of group-level financial and profitability objectives through effective planning, execution, and resource management. Contribute to the organization's long-term strategic vision by identifying opportunities to improve culture, processes, operational effectiveness, and business growth. Prepare and review technical proposals in support of strategic business opportunities and competitive funding initiatives. Serve as a technical resource and trusted advisor to Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, Finance, and other cross-functional organizations. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, government stakeholders, industry partners, and suppliers to strengthen the company's market position and reputation. Establish performance expectations, coach and develop team members, conduct performance evaluations, and make recommendations regarding promotions, compensation, and organizational development.
Qualifications Required Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline required. Minimum of five years of engineering leadership or product development experience required. Strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and sound business judgment. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external customers and partners. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work independently while leading and developing high-performing teams.
Preferred Education and Qualifications:
Experience using ANSYS or similar engineering simulation software is a plus. Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or Business (M.S., M.Eng., Ph.D., MBA, or equivalent) preferred. Working knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO 9001 and AS9100. Familiarity with military, industry standards, and applicable federal regulations related to defense products.
Core Competencies:
Strong project planning, prioritization, and coordination skills. Effective leadership, coaching, and people management capabilities. Skilled at gathering, evaluating, and applying technical and business information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to share information across cross-functional teams. General Job Requirements This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions. EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.
