We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to be responsible for maintaining our product model database, standard engineering practices, and engineer-to-order daily activities. The Engineering Manager leads the team responsible for data accuracy and problem resolution for production related to model (or bill-of-material) accuracy and assists other product support teams when necessary. Additionally, the Engineering Manager always strives for a complete and accurate process by maximizing value-added work on the team. This role coaches junior engineers to improve their problem-solving skills, approach to product quality, design for manufacturing, and communication.

What you'll do

• Ensure production teams have accurate and complete information by prioritizing engineer-to-order work
• Track and improve the days-to-engineer and release orders to production
• Act as product expert for Production, Sales, and Engineering teams
• Ensure modified products meet form, fit, and function requirements per customer request
• Manage both domestic and remote engineering teams and recruit as necessary
• Ensure that production problem reports are addressed in a timely manner and complete root cause analysis to prevent future issues
• Address and actively manage engineering CSRs

What you'll need to know

• How to work with and optimize 3D model software (specifically Autodesk Inventor) with a strong understanding of its capabilities
• How to create and review parametric CAD models - a basic understanding of C++, VBA, or similar coding language will be helpful
• How to be data-orientated and comfortable with parsing information in SQL, MS access, and Excel
• How to be process-focused and make improvements in a fast-paced environment

Who you are

• Someone with a bachelors degree (or higher) in an Engineering field
• Someone with 5+ years of engineering experience, with at least 2-3 years of leadership
• Someone willing to roll up their sleeves and work alongside their team
• Someone who makes good decisions in a timely manner
• Someone who is trusting and quick to build relationships, but also willing to perform analysis to verify information
• Someone who continuously looks for improvements
• Someone who is consistently a top performer, pushing their team to achieve and recognizing their accomplishments
• Someone who doesnt shy away from issues but takes them on as an opportunity for improvement
• Someone who firmly believes that coaching and mentoring a team well is the key to success

Wage and Compensation

• This role can expect to earn $100,000 - $130,000 in annual salary

Essential Attributes of Watson Employees

• Insane curiosity
• Excited and enthusiastic about your work
• Embrace and exhibit our values

Our Culture

• Monthly BBQ
• Espresso Bar
• Annual Bravo Night
• Onsite gym and showers
• Campus walking trail
• YMCA and Weight Watchers reimbursement
• Fun, challenging, and engaging culture
• Pride and satisfaction of manufacturing tangible products

Our Benefits

• INSURANCE | All employees and their dependents will have the ability to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. If enrolled, benefits begin on the first day of the month following the 60th day of employment at Watson.
• RETIREMENT | Watson will match 50% of employees 401k contributions, up to 2.5% of base annual salary. All employees over the age of 21 will be automatically enrolled on the first day of the month following 6 months of employment. You can opt out, decrease, or increase contribution at any time.
• PAID TIME OFF | Salaried employees do not have a cap on PTO usage. However, we expect a reasonable amount to be a few weeks during your first year of employment.
• PAID HOLIDAYS | Watson is closed for 8 holidays every year and offers every employee an additional paid holiday to choose upon employment.
• PROFIT SHARING | Profit Sharing is how we reward the effort and commitment of our employees. Generally, 25% of profits are allocated to the Profit Sharing Plan after the baseline profit level is met. The overall profit sharing amount varies from year to year.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | This is a free service for all employees and dependents to provide support for any mental, emotional, relational, and financial need, as well as crisis and grief support.

Why Watson?

Everything we do is rooted in soulful design. Our design is guided by the functional needs of our customers and is refined to exhibit an understated beauty that doesnt demand attention. All our designs are executed respectfully - with great regard for how we source materials, how we process and minimize our waste, and with high respect for our production team and manufacturing processes. There's dignity in working with your hands, and we honor the commitment our people have to their craft.

We are builders.
For 60 years we have designed and built revolutionary and award-winning workplace solutions for some of the most dynamic and innovative companies. Our designs are functional, simplistic, and manufactured with a high respect for our environment and our people. We are proud to source the best talent and materials at our manufacturing facility in Poulsbo, WA.

At Watson it's all about the details and personal touches. From unique design elements and sustainable materials to the way we build and deliver our products, you'll see the Watson difference. We aren't furniture assemblers; we take the design conceptions and raw materials and turn them into finished products entirely under one roof.

At Watson we don't just design and build workplace solutions; we invest in our people. Build your career and grow your skills with us today.

Watson is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans & individuals with disabilities. Watson will consider qualified applicants for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.