Responsible for all aspects of engineering product development activities including the conceptualization and day-to-day management of research and development projects, delivering manufacturable designs within time and budget constraints as well as ensuring engineering team and manufacturing departments work together cohesively in order to foster innovative solutions that meets the customer's needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as a key member of the leadership team that sets the company's strategic direction.
- Develops strategic planning for the direction and control of product development activities.
- Formulates long-term objectives and standards of performance for the Engineering department.
- Ensures the department achieves objectives and project completion within time frame utilizing project management software.
- Establishes and manages project budgets and controls expenses effectively.
- Maintains knowledge of current industry trends, ensuring that the company continues to expand its technology leadership position.
- Motivates staff and provides technical direction and guidance, as well as hands-on project management, recognizing the role as that of both manager and support resource/mentor.
- Trains, develops and appraises staff effectively, taking corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Consults with human resources as appropriate.
- Ensures that the Engineering department is focused on meeting and exceeding the customer requirements.
- Represents company on assigned industry boards.
- Ability to travel as required, approximately 10 – 20% of the time. Some travel may be international.
- Manages product certifications to ensure compliance with Federal/State/International regulations.
- Works in collaboration with Director of Operations to ensure product quality and utilization of DFMA practices.
Requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing industry experience, with at least 5 years in a management position. Experience in the marine industry is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to successfully lead a cohesive team that is productive and efficient.
- Ability to manage diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities.
- Strong relationship management, strategic development, project management, problem solving and change management skills.
- Possess the intellect, style and integrity such that customers will perceive him/her as an expert who can resolve and anticipate their manufacturing and supply challenges and with whom they would like to do business.
- Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office Suite and SolidWorks CAD software; CSWP or CSWE is strongly preferred.
PREFFERED KNOWLEDGE:
- Strong working knowledge of internal combustion engines.
- Knowledge of EPA, SAE, US Coastguard laws, ABYC recommended regulations, CE Foreign Regulations, ANSI/NIT Engineering Standards.