Leader Project Management R&D, Fittings

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Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.

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Overview

AS America Inc., d/b/a American Standard Brands in Piscataway, New Jersey seeks Leader Project Management R&D, Fittings to manage implementation of programs, focusing on new product development, cost reduction, and product improvement programs for bath and kitchen faucets.

Responsibilities

Oversee project plans, timelines, budgets, team members, and resources while monitoring the process from concept through implementation.

Monitor project progress and measure performance using appropriate tools and techniques

Identify and quantify any variances, perform any required corrective actions, and communicate with all stakeholders.

Coordinate the work of project team members to ensure project goals are achieved

Track new component status of in-house and purchased items

Develop and maintain project schedules

Identify risks and formulating and executing abatement plans

Facilitate x-functional design reviews, DFMEA's or deploy other DFFS tools as needed

Report progress to senior management in regular Stage Gate presentations

Monitor cost for both project and product assuring actual cost is on target / within budget.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Must have 2 years of experience in job offered or related position.

Must have experience with the following:

Supervising/managing other employees

Manufacturing processes such as casting, die casting, plastic injection molding, machining decorative finishes, and assembly

New product or process design/development

Knowledge of MS Project or equivalent project management software

Must be bilingual in English and Spanish

Position permits remote work throughout the U.S.

Position requires up to 10% domestic and international travel.

Position will supervise two Process Engineers.

Hiring Range

(Salary offer to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Other Compensation (if applicable): This role will be eligible to participate in the annual Short Term Incentive plan.

EEO Statement

AS, AMERICA INC. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Only at LIXIL's request preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In such cases, a current and fully executed agreement with LIXIL must be in place.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: AS, AMERICA INC does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates.

The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to AS, AMERICA INC. or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by AS, AMERICA INC. internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of AS, AMERICA INC. and will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.