Vice President of Engineering - DeZURIK : Job Details

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The Vice President (VP) of Engineering is responsible for the overall strategy and execution of DeZURIK's engineering, including new product development, sustaining engineering, and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience leading engineering teams in complex custom product environments and be passionate about strategy development and deployment, driving innovation, quality, and operational excellence in a customer-centric business. Organizational planning, employee development, and the ability to foster a winning, can-do culture are important aspects and expectations of the VP of Engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading company committed to growth.

Acquired in 2004 by Granite Partners, DeZURIK is a Granite Company and shares the Granite objective of 100-year sustainability. This is an excellent opportunity for a leader who appreciates the support of a clear commitment to long-term planning horizons.

The Position

Reporting to the CEO, the VP of Engineering is responsible for the overall strategy and execution of DeZURIK's engineering, which includes new product development, sustaining engineering, and industry standards. Responsibilities include ensuring the development of efficient and high-quality processes, standards, and systems to support company growth in a complex custom product environment. Direct reports include Site Engineering Managers and Research, Standards, and Project Engineers.

The VP of Engineering will stay abreast of trending technical and business conditions affecting the company, as well as industry best practices, adjusting and implementing the actions of the Engineering team as needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute DeZURIK's overall engineering strategy, including setting the long-term vision for engineering aligned to product roadmaps and business goals.
• Champion a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design and development of new products to meet emerging market demands.
• Lead engineering input in new product introductions, ensuring timely and cost-effective launches.
• Manage engineering resources to align with manufacturing, supply chain, and sales objectives.
• Improve engineering processes and systems including CAD, design standards, FEA/CFD, PLM and more.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards including AWWA, API, ANSI, MSS, ISO, etc.
• Partner with executive leaders to guide technology investments.
• Provide overall leadership and management of the Engineering team.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team of engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Build technical capabilities through coaching, skills development, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative environment between engineering, operations, supply chain, and business unit teams.

Candidate Profile

The VP of Engineering will have a proven track record of success leading engineering activities in a custom product environment. The fully qualified candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a recognized equivalency and deep knowledge of valve design, actuation systems, and relevant fluid dynamics principles. This individual should have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience and increasing responsibility in engineering management.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and agile with a disposition towards building high performing teams. Having a track record of problem-solving and continuous improvement, along with formal training or certification in structured problem-solving and continuous improvement (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma), is desired. Generally, this individual will be process-oriented with the ability to use judgment as to when deviation from standard processes is appropriate.

Additional functional experience could include:

• Experience with stage-gate product development and lean engineering practices.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP and CAD/PLM systems.
• Working within an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, including experience with ISO process audits.

The successful candidate must have excellent business acumen and a leadership aptitude with strong communication skills and the ability to think strategically. He or she will have an outstanding track record and a reputation for driving improvement with business judgment, leadership skills, and integrity. This individual must have the ability to establish immediate credibility at all levels, inside and outside the organization.

Location

The VP of Engineering will be based in DeZURIK's Sartell, Minnesota, headquarters, and the role will require 25% travel. Candidates close to other DeZURIK locations may also be considered.

We offer a competitive base salary in the $190,000 to $225,000 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with an annual bonus and the opportunity to participate in long-term incentives, including a stock appreciation rights (SARs) program.

Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. We also provide a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it's needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelExecutive

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering, Strategy/Planning, and Manufacturing
• IndustriesIndustrial Machinery Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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