Technical Engineer

Technical Engineer

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Technical Manager. You will be responsible for responsible to establish our specialty products in the field engaging both the commercial team and the operational team to support our commercial growth. This technical role is accountable for our overall success in developing and commercializing new and innovative product solutions. The position will support and likely lead a Strategic Development Initiative for the Business Unit, an initiative critical to our long-term corporate objectives

What you'll do:

• Lead the engineering effort on commercialization of New Product Development projects following Atkore's Stage Gate Process.
• Support manufacturing on Value-Added/Value Engineering efforts that will benefit both our customers by providing higher quality items and Atkore by simplifying the manufacturing and product management in SKU rationalization
• Work closely with the Dir Product Engineering and Product Management to support innovation in these categories and the overall business in Australia and New Zealand.
• Support efforts to innovate and create value for our customers through deep customer interaction, closely supporting critical project needs, and driving successful commercialization of new products.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical.
• 5+ years of Engineering experience, demonstrated competency using Autodesk Inventor
• Strong communication skills to interact with our customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience and familiarity of our products and line of business, or experience from a closely related construction sector.
• Ability to think strategically and develop long term goals while tactically reacting quickly to changing market conditions.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete the Atkore immersion program. Learning about the Atkore business system and how we use LEAN principles in running our business.
• Deep understanding of the Strategic Deployment Process (SDP)
• High level coordination with Product Management team around Atkore's overall commercial strategy.
• Develop relationships with Atkore stakeholders that help support our strategic objectives.
• Gain an understanding of our internal systems and procedures, customers' needs and how to address those needs.

Within 6-months, you'll:

• Lead a New Product Development project and support the Growth SDP for the business segment
• Develop a strong relationship with our internal stakeholders.
• Hold a clear understanding of our business, products, commercial structure, the markets we play in, and contributing to set develop and execute strategies.
• Have a strong understanding of our business systems/processes and ability to manage them.

Within 12-months, you'll:

• Stand out contributor achieving our monthly and quarterly goals for these products and services
• A trusted advisor to our product managers, sales teams and customers.
• Be leading innovation and strategic projects – potentially supporting global accounts.
• Strategically driving our product offering and brands, innovation, and rationalization.

Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader