Director of Engineering = Johnson City, TN - Stealth Recruiting Services

145k to 155k plus bonus

Job Description

Director of Engineering to lead design and manufacturing engineers in an equipment or machinery assembly operation.

Provide strategic direction and vision to its Engineering Teams.

• Focus Engineering team on creating technical innovations in Electrical, Mechanical and Automation Systems
• Create and implement achievable KPIs for quality, performance, delivery, and cost for all products.
• Develop new leaders and motivate engineering team through technical direction and guidance.
• Optimize operating efficiencies between manufacturing sites.
• Advance business strategy through innovative product launches, engaging ME’s, EE’s and Automation Engineers

A vital element of business growth strategy is having a vibrant, technically rich, and challenged engineering team strategically aligned with product management and marketing functions that are strategic, results-focused and market savvy.

• Lead and align a global group of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineers. Improve organization structure, engagement levels and talent pipeline to deliver business goals
• Plot a technology path that both interests and excites current and future technology talent.
• Understand the different customers and their motivations; define and articulate the relevant targets, synthesize these factors and assist in rapidly

In collaboration with Marketing, challenge the status quo and question what is possible regarding new technologies and product capabilities.

• Create a culture of action-orientation, customer focus and innovation within the engineering team.
• Serve as a true business partner with Executive and Operations Leadership
• Drive continuous improvement and seek ways to do things better, faster and more efficiently.
  
  

Qualifications

BS Engineering

- 10+ years Technical Leadership experience
- Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output
- Experience in building, mentoring, and coaching a team of engineering professionals
- Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
- Ability to quickly make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance, and administration initiatives. Not afraid to have an opinion across business operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities
- Engineering Managers and their teams
- Direct reports in engineering outside of the US

Travel
- 20% travel domestic and international

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Seeking Director of Engineering - Be the leader in design and manufacturing operation that genuinely values innovation and someone who wants to “own” the Mechanical, Electrical and Automation Design team.

A new member of Leadership Team to provide strategic direction and vision to its Engineering Teams. Promotion to Director easily attainable.

Take engineering teams to next level as company grows.

• Lead and align a global group of Mechanical, Electrical Design and Manufacturing Engineers.
• Create and implement proper organization structure, engagement levels and talent pipeline to deliver business goals
• Plot a technology path that both interests and excites current and future technology talent.
• Understand the different customers and their motivations; define and articulate the relevant targets, synthesize these factors and assist in rapidly building on the current “go-to-market” strategy for driving the business forward.