Director of Engineering

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Lead and mentor the OS Business Unit Engineering teams, encompassing New Product Introduction (NPI), Mechanical and Optical Engineering, Automation, and Software Development, ensuring alignment with company vision and market demands.


* Oversee the Technical Sales Specialist teams, fostering collaboration to drive innovative solutions and enhance customer satisfaction.


* Coordinate global business unit engineering development activities


* Regularly report on development project progress and shortfalls; recommend project extensions or termination as appropriate


* Spearhead the development and execution of the development engineering portion of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Five-Year Plan (5YP), ensuring resource allocation and strategic initiatives are effectively implemented.


* Ensure the timely and accurate management of developmental engineering documentation and data control, establishing best practices for quality assurance.


* Lead the business unit IP, trade secret, and patent programs to ensure effective protections of critical IP.


* Implement and maintain Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols in all development activities to safeguard organizational assets and employee well-being.


* Ensure the protection of export-controlled information and compliance with industry export regulations.


* Act as a key member of the trade compliance focal program, leading initiatives to ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations.


* Serve as the primary point of contact for site-level compliance and engineering strategy, providing guidance and support to stakeholders.


* Develop developmental engineering skillsets to ensure timely project execution for innovative technologies/capabilities and leadership development within the team.


* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to align business and technical objectives, driving innovation and enhancing market competitiveness.


* Ensure effective technical support for sales, customers, and production operations.


* Maintain compliance to ISO standards ensuring effective documentation of all developed products and processes.

Education & Experience


* Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field required.

Advanced degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field is preferred.


* A minimum of 15 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, with significant leadership roles


* 7+ years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization and people motivation skills experience.


* Proven track record of success in managing cross-functional teams and complex projects.

Skills


* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to make data-driven decisions.


* Experience in leading change initiatives and driving organizational transformation.


* Familiarity with relevant tec...