About this role
Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity. The Engineering Manager II, Product Certification is responsible for managing staffing and resources for specific project assignments and lab testing. Assesses the feasibility of projects, sets goals, coordinates specifications and procedures, and provides administrative oversight. Occasionally serves as working engineer. Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility. Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment! Coordinates and directs projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities. Manages agency certification projects for materials-related product certifications (NSF/ANSI 61, KTW, ACS, REACH, RoHS, etc.). Provides materials expertise as a member of product and process development project teams. Directs the work and priorities of the product certification engineering group. Implements engineering tools and practices. Develops and implements policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the company. Directs, reviews, and approves product design and changes. Analyzes technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects. Performs administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditure, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services. Sets scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management. As assigned, evaluates and leads new and existing projects following rigorous documentation practices and records all tests, protocols, and results in test data worksheets. Establishes individual engineering priorities to support the test plan schedule. Tracks project performance. Identifies and resolves problems. Performs site investigation for cause and origin determination. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.