Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Vice President of Engineering will lead, plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee activities in the Engineering Department, ensuring the on-time development of new products and the implementation of efficient processes, operations and cost-effective systems to meet all the needs of the company.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establishes clear objectives and ensures accountability to deliver those objectives.
- Ensure talent acquisition and development across the department.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Accelerate NPD (New Product Development) to drive profitable new business.
- Ensure projects and delivered on time and budget.
- Oversees the preparation and final approval of project plans.
- Conducts or acquires cost analysis for development projects; prepares or delegates preparation of schedule of project completion dates.
- Ensures that projects are completed within budget and in an economical manner.
- Establishes and implements the strategic direction of the company’s engineering and initiatives.
- Collaborates with the company’s executive leadership to develop and meet organizational goals while supplying expertise and guidance on projects, operations, and systems.
- Identifies, recommends, and implements new technologies and systems to improve organizational processes and decision-making.
- Ensures that departmental decisions such as staffing, development, organization, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization’s business plan and vision.
- Establishes, communicates, and implements engineering policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent operations.
- Establishes and administers the department’s budget.
- Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in engineering and development related to the organizations industry.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Strong technical and cross functional leadership skills.
- Demonstrated track record on successful on time delivery of NPD projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Master’s degree in engineering management or business administration preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience, with a minimum of 7 years in a management role that required both technical and cross functional leadership.
- Previous experience working in an AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 manufacturing environment is preferrable.
- Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various complex problems.
- Leadership skills necessary to manage and develop a team.
- Organizational competencies and project management skills to keep projects, processes, and the entire engineering team on track.
- Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment.
- Interpersonal communication skills with expertise in distilling complicated topics to a broader audience.
- This position requires domestic and possibly international travel up to 10 percent.
Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MTI Motion is an equal employment opportunity (EEOC) employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or other legally protected status.
We will ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact MTI Motion to request accommodation.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At MTI Motion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role.