Director Engineering I

Detailed Primary Responsibilities:


* Lead the development and implementation of a clear strategy for the Engineering organization


* Plan, organize and direct Engineering resources to sustain and improve product lines


* Ensure all Engineering projects have a clear value to the end customer, objective specifications, and a solid business case before expending resources


* Develop metrics to track efficiency and throughput of tasks


* Work with Marketing, Sales, and Operations to ensure a timely transition of projects from development to market launch


* Establish a culture of continuous improvement and best practice sharing that results in the most effective use of resources, cost reduction, and quality improvement


* Direct and coordinate technical projects, creating detailed plans to accomplish goals


* Perform product analysis to reduce costs and improve quality and efficiency


* Work with Sales and Marketing to develop and implement strategies for increasing market share in existing markets in addition to penetrating new markets


* Troubleshoot technically complex customer issues


* Establish effective partnerships and relationships to remain current and competitive with the latest technologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement efforts


* Deliver quality products on time and within budget through effective project management


* Enhance project management skills across the organization through training, consultation, and mentoring


* Communicate with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis


* Identify, escalate, and manage potential project issues/risks


* Maximize team efficiency through effective coaching, team building, and mentoring

Additional Responsibilities:


* Follow all company safety policies and procedures and organizes work areas for efficiency and safety


* Provides status reports to management as required


* Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities


* Manage and lead the Engineering function, comprised of 10+ technical employees (Mechanical, Electrical, Software & Firmware Engineers)

Education & Experience:


* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field required


* M.S.

in Engineering or MBA strongly preferred


* Minimum 10 years of progressive experience leading an engineering/technical required


* Minimum 10 years project/program management experience required


* Experience with firmware and software required


* Strong project management skills required, PMP certification is a plus


* Six Sigma, Lean, 6S experience preferred


* Working knowledge of Project Management software applications such as Dev Ops and Microsoft Project required


* Successful track record of managing and developing complex technical products into highly competitive market environments


* Ability to set and meet deadlines to ensure that projects remain...