Engineering Director jobs in Washington

SmartHire is hiring an Engineering Director for a Manufacturing company in Auburn. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of recent Management experience and 7 years of Engineering experience within Manufacturing industry. BS in related field along with strong Excel experience is required.

Salary

$140k-$160k DOE 

Benefits

401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account , Life insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance

Shift

Monday – Friday – Days  

DETAILS

The Director of Engineering is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily operations of the product design engineering, manufacturing engineering, applications engineering, quality engineering, and technical service departments, developing and implementing processes and systems toward improvement, and setting the appropriate strategic direction toward meeting/exceeding business objectives in these areas.

Function & Responsibilities:

·       Design, implement, and refine product development, testing, and launch processes.

·       Lead team in the development of new products, solutions, and processes.

·       Oversees project logistics and resource allocation.

·       Create and oversee project budgets and engages in cost management strategies.

·       Develop, implement and maintain systems toward continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.

·       Direct and supervise the daily operations of responsible personnel to continually improve effectivity and efficiency.

·       Determine need, recruit and manage outside assistance with specialized project tasks.

·       Ensure the departments are properly interacting with customers, handling queries and complaints in a positive and timely manner.

·       Mentor and coach employees on resolving complex, customer issues toward positive outcomes.

·       Maintain excellent knowledge of our products and services at all times, and ensure the team is equally as educated, to properly assist customers.

·       Develop and implement revenue generating service programs such as Preventative Maintenance and Rebuild programs.

·       Develop, implement and maintain departmental performance metrics.

·       Develop and manage individual goals for team members and assist in their success as needed.

·       Determine needs, hire and ensure proper training of new team members.

·       Manage team through real time feedback as well as formal performance evaluations.

·       Develop and maintain a team atmosphere with other interacting departments.

·       Provide project management leadership on specific cross-departmental projects.

·       Perform planning and cross training initiatives to ensure sufficient back-ups within departments.

·       Develop, implement and maintain systems to keep accurate and timely records of customer related data, interactions, transactions, comments and complaints.

·       Implement corporate and/or departmental policies, procedures and service standards.

·       Develop, implement and maintain systems to control a current and accurate product documentation database.

·       Participate in developing appropriate new publications to drive sales.

·       Ensure proper use of brand, logo and any/all taglines as established.

·       Manage departmental budget.

·       Adhere to budget and report on expenses – Budget tracking.

·       Take action to remain current on the latest industry trends and techniques.

·       Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with mating equipment suppliers.

·       Perform other tasks as required

Required Skills and Qualifications:

·       B.S. in related field

·       5 years of Management experience

·       7 years of Engineering experience within the Manufacturing industry

·       Advanced MS Excel skills

·       Continuous Improvement Mindset

·       Strong sense of urgency toward results

·       Strong project management skills

·       Ability to develop, maintain, measure and analyze key performance indicators

·       Strong ability to analyze processes and develop improvements

·       Ability to stay calm and positive in high stress situations

·       Highly organized and detail oriented

·       Excellent analytical skills

·       Excellent teambuilding and teamwork approach

·       Creative problem-solving skills

·       Process management

·       Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

·       Familiarity with ERP software data input, acquisition and analysis

·       Design and creative abilities

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

·       Travel (up to 20%) – shows, expos and customer visits

·       In-Person, In Plant Office

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