IT Engineering Manager

The IT Engineering Manager - Software Team coordinates and participates in the development of projects for new technology, console software and firmware. Leads a team of Software Engineers and Developers to enhance the functionality of our fitness equipment while partnering with Project Engineering, Product Marketing, Graphical UX/UI, Web Development, and Design Quality Assurance teams. Leading by example, the ideal candidate will leverage sound technical knowledge to improve products and processes while guiding and inspiring team members. Has a strong capability to anticipate and resolve engineering development challenges early and effectively. Blends solid engineering skill and personnel leadership excellence., * Personnel:

• Assists R&D leadership team in attracting and hiring top engineering talent
• Provides work direction to lower-level engineers, trains and mentors staff in product development processes
• Understands and coaches team members to follow existing coding conventions, and to identify and use design patterns
• Coaches engineers in striving to achieve 100% KPI score
• Product Development:
• Product Specification review and communication with various marketing and factory staff to set development plan
• Translation of product requirements into actionable technical development tasks
• Assist PM’s & engineering staff in working through any roadblocks to delivery
• Monitors resource use by participating in project sign offs at critical stage-gates
• Lead communication window for technical development teams between America and Asia
• Software Development:
• Establish, implement and update processes and workflows to meet customer needs and optimize team efficiency
• Support scalable systems that meet business requirements
• Coordinate with internal and external entities, as needed, to accomplish goals
• Enforce code standards and development best practices
• Lead team meetings and coordinate with other functional leaders
• Represent the global software R&D team, its projects, and deliverables at all global development status reviews
• R&D-as-one-team method for all development, testing, and customer/end-user support. No-excuse approach in working alongside all global web, design quality assurance, hardware, and related development teams.
• Peer-to-peer leadership, knowledge sharing, and implement integrated development practices with global product development teams and factories.
• Production support:
• Review quality and test data, perform product sample reviews and make design decisions, support value-add / value-engineer opportunities for cost and manufacturing efficiency
• Train Asia-based engineering and factory quality teams on design and functional requirements
• Support systems, resolve outages, and be on call during non-standard business hours

• 4-year degree in relevant field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience)
• Advanced degree in Engineering a plus

Experience:

• 1-5 years of managerial experience, being directly responsible for the work of others.
• 5 years of object-oriented programming in a language such as C++, C# or Java; UI based application development; scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript.
• 5 years’ experience with built-in and integration unit testing, writing or editing technical documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities through past record of success.
• Knowledge of MCU and ARM Embedded System Development.
• Ability to read and understand patents.

Other Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to travel both internationally and domestically, communicate with overseas teams during non-business hours.
• Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills., * Interpersonal & Communication:
• Can work with a diverse group of people, superior communicator, act as teacher and motivator
• Strong feel for what internal & external customers require
• Always ready to get his/her hands dirty

Initiative:

• No-compromise attitude in achieving targets
• Innovative yet skeptical of unproven technology; Visionary yet practical

Organization:

• Skilled in planning, organizing resources, and establishing priorities for work assignments for optimum results
• Able to handle multiple projects

Problem Solving:

• Ability to creatively solve problems and utilize internal resources to accomplish tasks
• Individual judgment and effective analytical skills are required to deal with situations that may arise and require effective resolution

Attitude:

• Able to maintain positive attitude under stress
• Great demeanor, ability to have fun, and has interest in building a strong culture and high performing team
• Assertiveness & resourcefulness
• Likes to be challenged, * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach above the shoulders, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.