What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Engineering position at Du-Co Ceramics Company?
About Du-Co:
Du-Co Ceramics, a leader in the Technical Ceramics Industry since 1949, has an opening for a Vice President of Engineering.
What It’s Like to Work Here
We know that our greatest asset is our people. When you join Du-Co, you aren't just filling a seat—you are joining a collaborative, mission-driven team that celebrates creativity and work-life balance. We prioritize building a workplace where you can grow personally and professionally.
Education and experience requirements: These requirements are at the discretion of the Chief
Executive Officer but generally include a 4 year degree.
Duties:
- Oversee the engineering functions of the company and manage both internal and outside resources as required and prioritized.
- Oversee industrial engineering efforts emphasizing cost reduction analysis and continuous improvement projects.
- Oversee operation of all kilns.
- Oversee the identification, development and periodic review of facility management activities in accordance with continuous improvement goals, or as necessary and required.
- Responsible for the evaluation of proposed projects (i.e., ROI) including written documentation of the effectiveness of all facility and process changes after project completion.
- Responsible for prioritizing projects in accordance with existing constraints involving executive management as required.
- Supervise engineering projects to completion.
- Supervise estimating department ensuring quotations are completed as per departmental established goals.
- Supervise I.T. Department. Evaluates and approves all I.T. projects. Works with I.T. Director to maintain and improve computerized work system.
- Responsible for coordinating periodic update of the costing system involving executive management as required.
- Member of management review team.
- Authorized as an officer of the company to execute legal documents on behalf of the company.
May be assigned any other miscellaneous duties as required by the QA Manager and/or executive management.
- We are offering great benefits and pay!
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- And more!