Fiber Optic Hardware Engineering Manager - R - 25485 - 6115

Fiber Optic Hardware Engineering Manager

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job - we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit! Innovation thrives when engineers and product managers are empowered to think differently, experiment boldly, and solve meaningful challenges. That’s why we’ve built an environment designed for creativity and collaboration. Our 200,000 sq. ft. Innovation Center in Tinley Park, Illinois, features 18 cutting-edge laboratories and a state-of-the-art rapid modeling tool room - all dedicated to helping you turn ideas into impactful reality.

Lead The Future Of Fiber Technology

Drive innovation by managing a dynamic engineering team that delivers complex fiber hardware projects from concept to completion. You’ll energize talented engineers to overcome obstacles and achieve results that directly impact business performance. Partner strategically with product management, business development, and HR teams to shape programs and develop top-tier talent. Combine your technical expertise with developing strategic acumen to accelerate team output, drive innovation, and transform our financial trajectory.

What You Will Do

• Drive Project Success:
• Lead and direct team to design new products, modify existing designs, and improve processes.
• Oversee critical projects and apply expertise to ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners on product roadmaps and standards.
• Employee Experience And Development:
• Lead recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and compensation decisions.
• Drive workplace culture initiatives and enhance team collaboration and engagement.
• Create development plans aligned with career goals and business needs.
• Optimize Group Performance:
• Monitor and report key performance metrics while identifying improvement opportunities.
• Develop engineering department strategies in support of business growth.

What You Will Bring

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
• 10+ years in product design engineering; 5+ years leading and managing technical teams.
• Fiber Optic Experience:
• Design experience in fiber connectivity, fiber assembly, fiber enclosure, and fiber related racks and cable management, from concept to implementation.
• Project Management Experience:
• Documented program or project management experience within new product development.
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Strong executive presence up to c-suite level and experience developing talent.
• Innovation:
• Driven by the opportunity to innovate and create products with customer valued differentiating features and benefits.
• Travel:
• Ability to travel up to 15% domestic and international.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive Pay & Benefits:
• Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
• Work-Life Balance:
• Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance. This role will require you to be in the office 50% of the time (schedule based on manager’s discretion).
• Generous Time Off:
• Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Retirement & Growth:
• 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Parental Leave:
• Because we care about your family and your future.

Compensation: The expected annual base salary range for this role is $120,000- $155,000. This role qualifies for an incentive plan based on individual and company performance. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Making the connections that matter. Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all.