Seth Heyde
Senior Project Leader
What I do at Franklin Electric
Responsible for leading cross‑functional engineering projects from concept through execution, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate engineering projects across multiple functions and global teams
- Own project planning, scheduling, risk management, and execution
- Serve as the main interface between engineering, operations, suppliers, and leadership
- Drive decision making, issue resolution, and change management
- Monitor timelines, budgets, and resources; proactively identify risks and mitigations
- Support team development through coordination and stakeholder alignment
Why Franklin Electric
I would recommend Franklin Electric to anyone looking for a company that balances strong engineering discipline with a people‑first culture. The organization consistently prioritizes Safety, Quality, Availability, Service, Innovation, and Cost. Collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and operations is real and expected, not just encouraged on paper. I’ve been able to develop professionally by owning meaningful work and learning from experienced leaders, all while working on products that have a real‑world impact.
Who am I?
Prior to my current role, I held engineering positions across mechanical design, value engineering, manufacturing, and process improvement, building a foundation in data‑driven decision‑making, continuous improvement, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
Advice for prospective candidates
Be honest, grounded, and willing to learn. Emphasize real results and actions and not assumptions or ideas. Ensure that you align with Franklin Electrics values and show you understand what they mean.