Software Engineering Supervisor

Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. • Full-time • Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 • 3w ago

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for leading a team that applies its expertise and knowledge to software projects, finding innovative, cost-effective means to improve techniques, procedures, and/or products and technologies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Answer technical questions and define project requirements for Customers and Sales
Determine project feasibility, assess risk and resource availability
Generate project timelines and hour estimates
Exercise independent judgment and draw conclusions based upon available information
Reviewing new designs for adaptation to existing software and defining clear direction of new software
Assist multidisciplined team in troubleshooting
Develop Engineering Specifications and Manuals
Create and update best practices and procedures for software engineers to reduce time and improve performance
Balance workloads within the Software engineering team and communicate needs to meet company performance goals
Perform employee evaluations, apply disciplinary action when required and lead new employee interviews
Develop employees to build upon their skillsets
Lead team thru examples of high Character and Competence
Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Service, Assembly, and Sales on new order proposals and project plans
Work with peers in multiple departments and vendors to advance proprietary technologies and conceptualize new design features and functions
Work closely with teams to plan, problem solve engineering obstacles and manage projects from inception to market release
Communicate local projects, debugging, and goals to Global regions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review department software resource needs
Hire and coordinate training of new employees
Write and deliver performance reviews for direct reports with emphasis on growth and continuous improvement
Observe, train and coach employees in daily work activities
Hold engineers accountable to maintain planned deadlines
Review outstanding tasks, prioritize and communicate status within the company

MINIMUM EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline, preferably computer science or software development, and/or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience in software engineering design and development within a manufacturing environment such as automated machinery, multi-stage conveyance systems or finished electro-mechanical components
2+ years of experience in a Supervisory role and or extended Team Lead experience
Experience with PC based PLC programming structured text - CoDeSys
Experience with Visual Studio
Experience with object-oriented programming
Experience in Git or Source Hub
Ability to read blueprints and schematics
Knowledgeable of software development concepts, process, and tools

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Strong problem solving capability with personal flexibility
Ability to set priorities and delegate tasks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with the ability to collaborate and lead multifaceted teams from proposal thru installation
Self-starter, motivated to take on multiple projects and lead them thru completion
Leadership training and examples of application
Knowledgeable in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) theory and part programming
Excellent communication and writing skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional team
Knowledgeable of C# and .Net
Proven ability to assess existing systems and make technical recommendations

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT:

While in the shop environment
- Steel-toe shoes
- Eye protection

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.