Director of Engineering
About the role
The Engineering Director at Standex International provides strategic leadership for the Engineering function, driving innovation, product development, and engineering excellence to support the organization's growth objectives.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the engineering department's strategic vision and objectives in alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives.
Lead, mentor, and manage the Product Engineering, Project Management, and Doc Control functions, including the team leads.
Build a defined R&D organization, implement the innovation process, and manage the group going forward.
Develop and manage technology roadmaps.
Ensure that products and processes comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and relevant certifications.
Develop and manage the engineering department's budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
Monitor expenses, control costs, and make recommendations for cost-saving initiatives.
Requirements
Experience in a highly technical, custom engineering and Instrument Transformers environment with multiple reports from different sites and regions.
Heavy exposure to a Lean culture.
Skilled in change management and can harmonize multiple processes from different sites and legacy systems.
Experience with accountability for innovation, NPI, and NPD systems and processes.
Has led strategic initiatives and has developed talent in a systemic manner.
Able to represent the technical side of Grid Amran in the industry amongst peers, vendors, technology partners, and customers.
Will be a collaborative part of a cross-functional senior management team that sets strategy, establishes standard work and best practices, and executes organizational problem-solving.
Able to support the Sales and Business Development Organization with strategic growth initiatives, opportunity execution, and key customer relationships.
Qualifications
Ten (10) years of senior engineering management experience in a design and manufacturing environment.
BS degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred, Advanced degree a plus).
Demonstrated leader capable of setting measurable goals, team building, & follow-up to project completion.
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop technical talent.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to operate across diverse markets and customer demands.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, including Project & Visio.
Skills
Strategic planning and execution.
Team leadership and mentorship.
Product development and innovation.
Process improvement and optimization.
Financial management and budgeting.
Change management and harmonization of processes.
Technical expertise in Instrument Transformers and related fields.
Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Pay
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Schedule
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