Director of Engineering

The Director of Engineering will oversee the development and delivery of technological solutions, managing the engineering department's resources, talent, and projects to drive innovation and efficiency. Their role involves a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic planning to foster an environment of continuous improvement and to maintain the company's competitive edge in the market.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Defining the technical vision and strategy of the company in collaboration with other executive team members
• Leading and managing multiple engineering teams, ensuring high-quality software development and product delivery.
• Allocating resources effectively, including budgeting and staffing, to meet project timelines and objectives
• Recruiting, mentoring, and developing engineering talent to build a high-performing teams
• Establishing and maintaining a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous learning within the engineering department
• Collaborating with product management, sales, marketing, and customer support to align engineering work with market demands and customer needs
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to software development and data security
• Monitoring technology trends and advancements to keep the company's products and services at the forefront of the industry
• Facilitating communication and collaboration within the engineering team and across departments to foster a cohesive and productive work environment
• Implementing and refining engineering processes, tools, and best practices to increase efficiency and quality of work
• Reporting on the status of development, quality, operations, and system performance to executive leadership.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the talent acquisition process, collaborate with Human Resources to provide unbiased feedback focused on candidate qualifications and consistently consider alignment with company mission, vision, and values.
• Provide an onboarding experience that allows employees to learn, develop, and acclimate to the company culture.
• Utilize results against goals to identify continuous improvement opportunities and communicate with those to all departments.
• Plan, establish, and communicate work schedules, assignments, and expectations to employees.
• Provide guidance through coaching, counseling, motivating, and disciplining to ensure accountability.
• Listen to and address employees’ concerns to resolve issues and lead a culture of respect, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Continuously evaluate and provide feedback to employees. Collaborate with Human Resources to write and conduct employee performance reviews.
• Monitor and process employee attendance records/timecards and PTO in a timely manner.
• Provide leadership to all department activities focused on maximizing teamwork and productivity, minimizing costs, and maintaining a high level of quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with team and other departments to troubleshoot and implement actions that yield positive results.

COMPETENCIES:

• Critical Thinking: Seek information, use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems, and make conclusions.
• Communication: Articulate complex matters and effectively express ideas and information in a clear and organized manner, so it is understood by others, both orally and in writing. Speak professionally with various levels of individuals to build strong professional relationships.
• Professional Judgement: Use critical thinking, analysis, and assessment of implications, identification of patterns, making connections of underlying issues, and the ownership of the outcome.
• Management of Personnel Resources: Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying employee strengths and areas of opportunity for growth.
• Judgement and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate action.
• Business Acumen: Understanding business implications of decisions; working through business situations resulting in positive outcomes and improved financial performance.
• Project Management: Initiate, plan, execute, control, and close the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria.
• Interpersonal skills: Interact and influence at all levels of the organization including executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and third parties.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, Master's degree preferred.

Experience and/or Training:

• In-depth knowledge of engineering practices and processes
• Outstanding leadership and motivation skills.
• Strategic mindset
• Exceptional project management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Licenses/Certificates: None

Technology/Equipment:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree in Engineering

Experience and/or Training: 5 years of working experience in an engineering environment.

Licenses/Certificates: None

Technology/Equipment:

• Advanced proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor.
• Moderate experience in ERP/MRP systems, IOMS, and CNC programming.
• Knowledge of 2020/Cyncly Software Systems

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Sitting for long periods of time, 6-8 hours per day. Walking, speaking, hearing seeing. Listen and observe the environment for hazard prevention. Use hands for tools and typing. Semi-frequently lift up to 15 lbs. Some tasks may require the employee to bend, stoop, twist, and turn.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor office working environment. Office is temperature-controlled all year round. Minimal hazards identified.