Job Abstract

At Kichler Lighting, we are more than just a lighting company. We're a "bring people together" company. Everything we do, every single day, is with the intention of creating and delivering products that allow people to "see" what matters most to them!

We accomplish this by encouraging forward thinking; building an environment where our team can ask the tough questions, “Why not?” and “What could be?”. We believe our dreamers and innovators can change the world. We recognize our organization is at its best, when we are blended with different backgrounds and experiences. We believe transparency and teamwork should be an integral part of any inclusive work environment. We want everyone to achieve their goals; we are committed to our team’s own development. We are proud of our flexible work environment; we want our team to thrive in a way that works best for them.

Kichler sheds light on what's truly important!

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Join Kichler Lighting as an Engineering Manager - Landscape in Solon, OH. At Kichler, we are dedicated to creating a world-class team of engineers who are passionate about innovation and collaboration. As the Landscape Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a multi-functional team responsible for the entire product portfolio life cycle. From Research and Development to Sustaining Engineering, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. If you have a proven track record of delivering flawless results, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

• Lead a diverse team to manage and oversee the Landscape product portfolio
• Support Long Range Planning and Strategic Deployment Planning
• Build, track, and report critical metrics to ensure results
• Plan and implement multiple projects over a fiscal year
• Lead projects from concept to launch through stage gate process
• Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve project execution
• Recruit and retain outstanding engineering talent and foster career development

• Commutable distance to our Solon, Ohio office
• Engineering Degree (Mechanical or Electrical Engineer) with 5+ years of experience
• Experience in consumer-packaged goods, LED lighting product design ideal
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a collaborative environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in Onshape, SolidWorks, or similar CAD package
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (<20%); with evening/early morning meetings required to collaborate with international team and suppliers.

The Kichler brand encompasses more than 3,000 products, including chandeliers, wall sconces, bath lighting, ceiling fans, under-cabinet lighting, landscape lighting, lamps and accessories. A leader in energy-efficient technology, Kichler's line of Design Pro LED fixtures feature several winners of the Lighting for Tomorrow Award, sponsored by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency, the U.S. Department of Energy and the American Lighting Association.

Kichler Lighting (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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