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UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

Engineering Leader - Power Distribution/Circuit Protection

Engineering LeadershipPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeMelville, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) or product certification is required.
  • Experience in power, energy, wiring, electrical distribution, or similar industries is preferred.
  • Prior leadership experience is highly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders are required.
  • Customer-facing experience is preferred.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills are required.
  • The ability to coach and mentor a team is required.
  • Ability to read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow physical and digital security practices is required.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and execute capacity and capability management under the guidance of the Engineering Manager.
  • Ensure effective workflow by engaging with cross-functional leads and customers to understand project scope and technical needs and assign resources effectively.
  • Drive process improvements to achieve financial results.
  • Support local team members and, as needed, remote employees in other locations.
  • Manage team members' performance and development to drive a high-performing team.
  • Support and drive high-performance culture changes, transformation efforts, and people engagement within the UL matrix.
  • Hold the team and self accountable for results, and assist the Engineering Manager in defining goals, performance objectives, and metrics to execute strategy.
  • Develop and coach team members through training, career counseling, feedback, and guidance to drive high performance and morale.
  • Ensure understanding of and compliance with established policies and requirements.
  • Increase customer loyalty by anticipating customer needs and providing proactive solutions.
  • Gather, share, and respond to customer feedback, and coach and mentor employees to do the same.
  • Support sales by building customer relationships, understanding the pipeline, obtaining feedback, and identifying actions and solutions.
  • Provide direct technical guidance and engineering judgment to customers and the team to complete projects and resolve issues, including customer complaints, unusual requests, and requests for technical advice.
  • Ensure quality and adherence to policies and standards, and lead or participate in discussions and brainstorming to advance business initiatives.
  • Empower and hold the team accountable for finding opportunities to drive growth and financial goals, including revenue, profit, and enterprise value.
  • Delegate Project Handlers to establish appropriate test programs.
  • Support and guide Project Handlers to ensure compliance with requirements and manage changes in project scope or specifications and customer notifications.
  • Explain UL family company policies, procedures, and requirements; negotiate completion dates and sample requirements; and ensure an effective customer experience.
  • Handle some projects and/or act as lead reviewer to support workflow and demand.
  • Communicate and exemplify UL's vision and mission.
  • Lead, promote, and embrace change through self and team.
  • Collaborate and build trust within the organization and with customers to meet or exceed expectations.
  • Develop strong, flexible cross-functional networks and global relationships to promote a fast, high-quality, customer-friendly organization, and coach and mentor employees to do the same.
  • Perform other duties as directed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in power, energy, wiring, electrical distribution, or similar industries.
  • Prior leadership experience.
  • Customer-facing experience.

About the Company

UL Solutions

Global safety testing, certification, and inspection

UL Solutions tests, inspects, and certifies products and systems to ensure safety, security, and sustainability. It works by evaluating electronics, mobility, cybersecurity, and energy technologies against established standards, performing lab tests and risk assessments, and applying the UL Mark to passing products. Its differentiators include a long history dating back to 1894, a 2022 pivot to a for-profit unit with an IPO in 2024, and a global, cross-domain scope across fire, electrical, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy Safety science and advisory services. The goal is to help manufacturers manage supply-chain risks and bring safer, more reliable products to market.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Northbrook, IL
Founded
1894

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