Director of Engineering

About the role

The Director of Engineering (T&I) at Millerbernd Manufacturing is responsible for directing goals and strategies for the professional engineering & product design teams. They internally coordinate efforts for successful product development with customer care teams and externally customer-facing, especially with departments of transportation, electrical contractors, specifiers, and committees. Internally, they support supply chain and operations teams, contributing to scalable manufacturing methods.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Leverage industry knowledge through committees and conferences
• Develop and maintain communication channels with customers
• Support supply chain and operations teams
• Hire, develop, train, and build a high-performing team
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and drafting teams
• Facilitate communication between design team and field representatives
• Manage customer escalations regarding DOT standards and specifications
• Ensure effective communication with distributors and sales strategies
• Facilitate individual and team growth through development plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related technical field
• Demonstrated experience with business-to-business product development
• Expertise in CAD software, preferably Solid Works
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strategic mindset and foresight in product development and project management
• Effective and appropriate written and verbal communication skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and influencing skills
• Professional, detail-oriented work ethic
• Exceptional math skills, including fractions, decimals, geometry, and algebraic concepts
• Collaborative approach in team and individual settings
• Data-driven mindset and technology aptitude

Pay

$141,000 – $173,000 per year (Exempt role)

Schedule

Shift Schedule: 1st shift Monday – Friday
Business Hours Shift Differential: 1st shift – N/A