JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an Engineering Leader to oversee our Sprinkler, Valve, and Warehouse Solutions segments. This hybrid role, based out of Northbrook, IL, will lead the engineering team for these product lines and report to the Business Manager for Fire Suppression, Sprinklers, Valves, and Warehouse Storage.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Capacity & Workflow Management:
Execute capacity and capability management under the Business Manager's guidance. Assign resources effectively by engaging cross-functional leads and understanding project scopes and technical needs. - Team Leadership & Development:
Drive high performance by managing, developing, and coaching team members. Provide training, feedback, and career guidance to boost morale and ensure accountability for results. - Process Improvement & Compliance:
Implement process improvements to achieve financial targets and ensure adherence to policies, standards, and security practices. - Customer Engagement:
Build customer loyalty by anticipating needs, resolving issues, and offering proactive solutions. Support sales by maintaining customer relationships, gathering feedback, and providing technical guidance. - Collaboration & Culture:
Operate effectively within the UL matrix, fostering culture change, transformation, and engagement. Develop cross-functional networks to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. - Project Support:
Delegate tasks to Project Handlers, ensuring compliance and managing project scope changes. Handle projects and act as a lead reviewer when needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree (equivalent to a Bachelors degree) in Business Administration, Management, Engineering or related field plus generally five years directly related experience.
- Lean Sigma Green Belt or Lean Leadership Training, Gage R& R experience or equivalent preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge of how decisions impact business results, working with a diverse team and planning and thinking strategically.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage employee performance using performance expectations and goals and responding to employee relations issues.
- Demonstrates the ability to lead in a Lean Sigma organization.
- Demonstrates the ability to make the complex simple and present information in a concise, relevant and powerful manner.
- Demonstrates the ability to analyze and interpret analyses, data, process documents and plans.
- Demonstrates the ability to take calculated risks and plan for contingencies.
- Demonstrates the ability to listen, learn and teach.
- Demonstrates awareness of the challenges of working in diverse cultural environments.
- Demonstrates proficiency in local language and basic English.
- Demonstrates customer collaboration, project management and business acumen skills.
What you will experience working at UL:
Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you'll almost always hear, "the people." Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We're able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers' create. We're inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $96,900+ and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our buildings don't just shape our skylines - they provide the backdrop to our lives. And knowing they're safe matters. We've been helping to create safer structures since 1894, bringing together more than a century of expertise with innovative new technologies to make sure both people and property are secure. As more people have to deal with extreme weather, we're on hand to test products and building materials to increasingly rigorous standards. Whether we're simulating tornadoes or testing smoke alarms, the work we do on our team is used in buildings around the world to - quite literally - help save lives. Join our team and build your skills, build innovative solutions and help build a safer world.
What We Do
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
Why Work With Us
Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence.
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