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Engineering Manager 2 - Product Certification
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Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Fort Wayne, IN, USA
In Person
Engineering ManagementEngineering Leadership
About the job
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required.
- Seven or more years of relevant product certification experience are required.
- A master's degree in a relevant field may substitute for years of experience.
- Knowledge of relevant certifying agency standards, testing protocols, and certification procedures is required.
- Ability to plan and lead certification projects involving cross-functional team members is required.
- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical and electrical structures and processes is required.
- Ability to analyze information, evaluate results, identify underlying principles, solve problems, and choose the best solution is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, the general public, and employees in person-to-person and small-group situations is required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, use discretion with business information, read technical and policy documents, and write routine reports and correspondence is required.
- Ability to plan work and occasionally assist with planning assignments performed by others is required.
Responsibilities
- Manage staffing and resources for specific project assignments and laboratory testing.
- Assess project feasibility, set goals, coordinate specifications and procedures, and provide administrative oversight.
- Occasionally serve as a working engineer.
- Coordinate and direct projects by creating detailed plans and integrating technical activities.
- Manage agency certification projects for materials-related product certifications, including NSF/ANSI 61, KTW, ACS, REACH, and RoHS.
- Provide materials expertise on product and process development project teams.
- Direct the work and priorities of the product certification engineering group.
- Implement engineering tools and practices.
- Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for engineering and technical work.
- Direct, review, and approve product designs and changes.
- Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess project feasibility.
- Review and write reports, approve expenditures, enforce rules, and make purchasing decisions for materials or services.
- Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
- Evaluate and lead new and existing projects while maintaining rigorous documentation and recording tests, protocols, and results in test data worksheets.
- Establish engineering priorities to support the test plan schedule.
- Track project performance and identify and resolve problems.
- Perform site investigations for cause and origin determination.
- Use machines and equipment to complete assigned work.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with pump, motor, or appliance industry certifications such as UL, CSA, and NOM.
- Experience with Hazardous Locations, ATEX, and/or IECEx certifications.
- Experience with NSF/ANSI 61 or other drinking water certifications.
- Experience with European compliance, including CE, RoHS, and REACH.
About the company
Franklin Electric designs and distributes systems that move and manage water, fuel, and electricity, offering motors, pumps, drives, controls, and related equipment through a global network of facilities and distributors. Its products are built to provide reliable pumping, power transmission, and fluid handling for water supply, fuel delivery, and electrical applications. The company combines integrated hardware and subsystems with customer-ready support so facilities can install efficient water, fuel, and electrical systems. Its goal is to be a global leader in moving and managing water, fuel, and electricity by delivering dependable products and worldwide service.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Founded
1944
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Second-quarter 2026 sales rose 6% to $622.9 million, and adjusted EPS hit $1.55.
- Management raised 2026 guidance to $2.21-$2.29 billion sales and $4.50-$4.70 EPS.
- New products generated over $10 million in Q2 sales, with data-center wins expanding.
What critics are saying
- Energy Systems absorbed a $4.5 million legal settlement in Q2 2026.
- Tariffs, inflation, and softer Europe and South America demand squeezed margins in 2026.
- The Cat Pumps earnout pays stock through 2028, adding dilution and integration risk.
What makes Franklin Electric unique
- Franklin Electric's September 4, 2026 Cat Pumps deal adds high-pressure, aftermarket-heavy flow control.
- Cat Pumps brought $115 million revenue and $45 million EBITDA in 2025.
- Joe Ruzynski's 2027 investor day promises refreshed midterm guidance and long-term value creation.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Hybrid Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Fertility Treatment Support
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