Jan Van Leyen
About Jan Van Leyen
Jan Van Leyen is a Senior Manager of New Product Engineering at Spectrum Brands, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in product development and team management.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Jan Van Leyen currently serves as the Sr Manager of New Product Engineering at Spectrum Brands, Inc., a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing a diverse multi-functional team that includes Sustaining Engineers, Lab Technicians, Compliance Coordinators, and Product Data Analysts. His work focuses on ensuring that liability claims are processed efficiently and that products are listed in the market promptly while adhering to industry standards. Additionally, he has been working as a Lead Sustaining Engineer at Spectrum Brands since 2011, contributing to the Hardware and Home Improvement group.
Previous Experience at Stanley Black & Decker
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Jan Van Leyen worked at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. as a Project Engineer for a brief period in 2011. This role lasted for three months and took place in Lake Forest, California. His experience at Stanley Black & Decker provided him with insights into project management and engineering processes within a well-established organization.
Career at Black & Decker HHI
Jan Van Leyen held the position of Sr Design Engineer at Black & Decker HHI from 2007 to 2009. During this two-year tenure, he developed his engineering skills and gained valuable experience in product design and development. This role contributed to his expertise in CAD design and design for manufacturability, which he continues to apply in his current positions.
Education and Expertise
Jan Van Leyen earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. His educational background laid the foundation for his technical skills, which include root cause failure analysis, situational leadership, goal setting and deployment, task delegation, and performance appraisals. His expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) further enhances his capabilities in engineering and product development.