Director of Engineering
On-siteSugar Land, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute the engineering department's strategic vision, leading Product Engineering, Project Management, and Doc Control functions while building the R&D organization and managing technology roadmaps. Ensure product and process compliance with industry standards and safety regulations, then develop and manage the department's budget to monitor expenses and drive cost-saving initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and Executive Leadership to deliver customer-focused solutions and optimize processes. Represent the technical side of Grid Amran with industry peers, vendors, and customers while supporting strategic growth initiatives and key customer relationships. Requires 10 years of senior engineering management experience in a design and manufacturing environment, with a BS degree in Engineering.
Required Qualifications
- Ten (10) years of senior engineering management experience in a design and manufacturing environment
- BS degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred, Advanced degree a plus
- Demonstrated leader capable of setting measurable goals, team building, & follow-up to project completion
- Demonstrated ability to manage and develop technical talent
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to operate across diverse markets and customer demands
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, including Project & Visio
- Must be able to travel to various Standex locations, Suppliers, & Customers
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a highly technical, custom engineering and Instrument Transformers environment with multiple reports from different sites and regions
- Heavy exposure to a Lean culture
- Skilled in change management and can harmonize multiple processes from different sites and legacy systems
- Experience with accountability for innovation, NPI, and NPD systems and processes
- Has led strategic initiatives and has developed talent in a systemic manner
- Able to represent the technical side of Grid Amran in the industry amongst peers, vendors, technology partners, and customers
- Will be a collaborative part of a cross-functional senior management team that sets strategy, establishes standard work and best practices, and executes organizational problem-solving
- Able to support the Sales and Business Development Organization with strategic growth initiatives, opportunity execution, and key customer relationships
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