- Lead projects that evaluate new technology ideas and develop them into differentiated new products within the Donaldson Innovation Process framework.
- Work with the Business Units to develop Business Hypotheses that show how new products will provide value to our customers and to Donaldson.
- Develop project plans that provide a roadmap for the products being developed, including development of the business hypothesis, proving product feasibility, product testing, manufacturing development and product launch.
- Ensure that we establish and maintain IP protection for our new products and technologies, utilizing established Donaldson processes for documenting inventions and patenting new technologies.
- Work with other Corporate Technology groups, Business Units and Donaldson Manufacturing Plants in developing new technologies and manufacturing methods.
- Support the achievement of Corporate Technology performance metrics and initiatives.
- Travel 5-10%.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of experience in the design and development of technology or products.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate well at all levels
- Experience working in a process-based system. Experience with a stage gate process is helpful.
- Experience in interfacing directly with product end-users
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Comfortable in making decisions and dealing with ambiguity.
- Project Management experience, with proven results. MS Project experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in New Product Innovation
- Business/Financial Experience
- Understanding of filtration technology - applications, design, theory and principles
- Experience in interfacing with complete value chain – suppliers, dealers, OEMs
- Advanced degree in Engineering or Business
- PMP Certification
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
