Technical Manager, Road Safety Products

ppThe Technical Manager leads the local engineering and technical office for Lindsay Infrastructure road safety products. The role is accountable for engineering execution, technical compliance, product support, people leadership and delivery of new and existing product projects. The manager works across Sales, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and global Engineering to turn business and customer needs into safe, compliant and manufacturable solutions. The position also acts as the qualified technical professional for the manufacturer’s OS 12-A certificates of correct assembly and correct installation, subject to formal company appointment and legal authority. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliLead, organise and develop the technical team, including priorities, workload, coaching, training and resource planning. /liliManage multiple engineering and product-development projects from requirements through design, testing, validation, industrialisation and release. /liliDevelop technical plans aligned with business priorities, customer needs, quality requirements, timelines and budgets. /liliOwn and review drawings, product codes, bills of materials, manufacturing routings, specifications, manuals, installation instructions and technical reports. /liliCoordinate crash testing and other product-validation activities, including preparation, documentation, results review and follow-up actions. /liliEnsure compliance with applicable technical regulations, certification and homologation requirements, company procedures, quality systems and safety expectations. /liliLead technical risk management using design reviews, DFMA, DFMEA/FMEA, simulation and structured problem-solving. /liliPartner with Operations, Quality and Supply Chain to resolve production, supplier and field issues and improve manufacturability. /liliPrepare budgets, resource plans, technical KPIs and concise progress and risk updates for management. /liliAct as Snoline's qualified technical professional for certificates of correct assembly and correct installation of road restraint systems in category OS 12-A, under Article 18, paragraph 22 of Annex II.12 to Legislative Decree 36/2023 and the applicable CSLP and ANSFISA guidance commonly referred to within the business as the 'Articolo 79' requirement. /liliReview, technically verify and sign, when duly appointed and legally empowered by Snoline, the manufacturer's certificates of correct assembly and correct installation, ensuring the supporting technical and corporate-authority documentation is complete and traceable. /liliMaintain the professional qualifications, Section A registration with the relevant Italian Order of Engineers, and any company appointment or special power of attorney required for the certification role; promptly disclose any change affecting eligibility. /liliInterface with customers, contractors, works supervisors, testing and certification bodies, contracting authorities and public authorities on OS 12-A installation certification, technical compliance and supporting evidence. /liliDemonstrate Lindsay values through leadership, integrity, collaboration, accountability and respect for others. /li /ulh3Minimum Qualifications /h3ulliMandatory: Master’s degree or equivalent five-year degree in Engineering, valid in Italy and relevant to the technical activities covered by the role. /liliMandatory: Successful completion of the Italian State Examination, or an equivalent legally recognised qualification, enabling registration as a professional engineer in Italy. /liliMandatory: Current registration in Section A of the relevant Italian Order of Engineers in a sector appropriate to the road restraint systems and technical certifications covered by the role. /liliMandatory: Legal and professional eligibility to be formally appointed and empowered by Snoline to sign certificates of correct assembly and correct installation for category OS 12-A on behalf of the manufacturer, including acceptance of a specific company appointment or special power of attorney where required. /liliMandatory: No professional restriction, incompatibility or conflict of interest preventing the required technical-signature and limited company-representation responsibilities. /liliMinimum five years of relevant experience in engineering leadership, technical management or a comparable senior engineering role. /liliExperience managing complex technical projects and multidisciplinary contributors. /liliPractical experience with mechanical design and 3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks or equivalent. /liliWorking knowledge of DFMA, DFMEA/FMEA, FEA, design verification, validation and structured testing. /liliExperience with technical specifications, drawings, bills of materials, manuals and engineering reports. /liliKnowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, product industrialisation and technical problem-solving. /liliUnderstanding of applicable technical standards, quality systems and product-safety requirements. /liliItalian suitable for technical and business communication; English at B2 level or above. /liliProficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, ERP and project-management systems. /li /ulh3Preferred Qualifications /h3ulliRoad restraint systems, crash cushions, traffic safety products or comparable regulated infrastructure experience. /liliExperience with OS 12-A works, installation certificates, test laboratories, certification bodies, public authorities, consultants, contractors or distributors. /liliExperience in a global, matrixed manufacturing organisation. /li /ulh3Core Competencies /h3ulliLeadership and team development /liliClear stakeholder communication /liliDecision-making and accountability /liliStrategic and commercial awareness /liliPlanning and resilience /liliTechnical judgement and attention to detail /liliAnalytical problem-solving /liliCross-functional collaboration /liliAdaptability and continuous improvement /liliCustomer and results focus /li /ulh3Success Measures /h3ulliProjects delivered safely, on time and within agreed scope and budget. /liliAccurate and controlled technical documentation and product data. /liliTimely, compliant and traceable OS 12-A certificates of correct assembly and correct installation when required. /liliCompliance with applicable standards, certifications, company procedures and quality requirements. /liliImproved team capability, product performance and cross-functional support. /li /ulpbAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. /b /ppLindsay Corporation does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. Lindsay Corporation will not pay a fee to a recruiter or agency that does not have a signed vendor agreement with Lindsay Corporation. Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Lindsay Corporation without having a vendor agreement in place will be considered property of Lindsay Corporation. Lindsay Corporation will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. /ppbJob Segment: /bSupply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Drafting, CAD, Product Development, Operations, Engineering, Research /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr