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Vontier lists this Engineering Manager opportunity in stow, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
INTRODUCTION And WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities)
Oversee a team of Product Development Engineers, guiding them to achieve quality and new item creation goals. Develop a pipeline of projects focused on enhancing quality and generating warranty savings to meet key performance indicators (KPIs). Collaborate with the Sourcing team to align resourcing strategies that improve product quality and cut warranty costs. Coordinate warranty savings KPIs with sourcing KPIs to ensure overall cost reduction.
Manage all tool repair and service centers throughout North America, partnering with both internal and external facilities to advance quality initiatives and shorten turnaround times. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for effective interactions with field staff and customers.
Support new item creation through competitive benchmarking and targeted research to identify the strongest product opportunities. Create and maintain technical documentation, review designs for compliance with company and ASTM standards, and define robust test criteria for new offerings. Use tensile, torque, hardness, and other lab equipment to validate performance and reliability for both new and existing tools.
This is an on-site role located in Stow, Ohio.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the Engineering team to achieve product quality and warranty reduction KPI targets Create a tracking funnel for all warranty and quality projects
Track top warranty items by number of defects and cost
Manage the performance of internal and external repair centers to meet KPI targets Track turnaround time both repair time and delivery turnaround
Conduct weekly meetings with struggling centers to focus on remediation
Travel to repair centers to review quality processes
Support new product development by evaluating new tools and completing the New item Creation (NIC) process Acquire specifications/drawings/testing/application data
Assist with the creation of equipment design, manufacturing and test specifications
Perform Product testing on new and existing tools Internal lab testing
3rd party external testing
Field testing
Perform data analysis for new and existing warranty agreements with suppliers
Attend supplier review meetings and provide Engineering and Quality feedback to the scorecard
Respond to Customer Service requests for engineering and quality expertise through the Epost-it process
Author field communications for quality related concerns
WHO YOU ARE (Qualifications)
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively to C-suite
Results driven
Exceptional data analysis skills
Experience with material testing equipment
Automotive industry experience
Hands‑on automotive repair experience both mechanical and electrical
Prior manufacturing quality experience
Formal problem‑solving training and successful execution of its tools
Ability to interpret and understand ASTM standards
10% travel or less. May include one international trip per year
Current passport
MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE
Achievement of Warranty reduction KPI goal
Achievement of tool repair turnaround time KPI goal
On‑time measures for new item creation process
Customer Service Response Times
On‑Time Delivery of Product Development Projects
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
3+ years experience in a people leadership role
Minimum three years’ experience in material testing and comparison to industry standards
Minimum three years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with SolidWorks 2D print creation and 3D modeling
Hands‑on automotive experience with an excellent working knowledge of automotive tools
Minimum two years’ experience with problem solving strategies (5 Why)
Database / Business Intelligence System Query Writing and Analysis
Proficient with Microsoft office Suite (Specifically Excel and Access)
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Benefits
Annual bonuses/incentives (depending on position)
Immediate Company Benefits (medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Etc.)
401k with company match
401k defined contribution after 1 year of service
High level of employee engagement
Walking path and gym equipment onsite
Food trucks on site during the summer
Dress for your day - every day casual/jeans
Employee discounts
15 days vacation + 4 floating holidays + 8 paid holidays
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan payment assistance
Hybrid work environment (2 days remote)
Annual Day of Caring for employees to volunteer
Discounts on tools
Annual team building events
Who Is Vontier
Vontier(NYSE: VNT) is a global technology company powering the way the world moves. We empower businesses in the transport sector to adapt to a fast‑changing landscape by uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies.
Our smart, connected solutions serve roadside convenience retail stores, fleet operators, and auto repair technicians. From integrated payments and EV charging software to carwash technology and retail automation, we help customers stay productive and prepared for a rapidly evolving industry.
With decades of expertise and a balanced portfolio, Vontier enables businesses to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build a cleaner, safer future. Driven by continuous improvement and the dedication of Team Vontier, we empower businesses to think bigger, act boldly, and thrive on the road ahead. Learn more at
At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment. Our commitment to personal growth, work‑life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.
Join our community of passionate people working together to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone, we are committed to equipping you with the tools and support you need to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.
Together, let’s power the way the world moves!
Vontier companies are equal employment employers and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law.
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Worksite address
stow, OH, 44224, US
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