Director, Engineering

Dover Corporation•Cincinnati, OH

1d•$168,000 - $194,000

About The Position

Reporting to the site General Manager, the Director of Engineering is responsible for developing and implementing the engineering strategy for the PSG Hydro brand. The role has direct ownership of established goals for new product development, cost savings, and quality. It leads the engineering organization and project portfolio, partnering across functions and with customers to support business objectives, regulatory compliance, and product performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
At least 7 years of engineering experience in a similar industry.
At least 5 years of management experience.
Ability to communicate in written and spoken English at all levels of the organization.
Experience managing complex, aggressive project schedules, with a proven ability to deliver on time and to specification.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally.
Experience applying continuous improvement techniques and methodologies in a work environment, such as PDCA, 7 Waste, and 5 Why.
Embodies Dover values and acts with the highest level of integrity.
Maintains a safe, clean, orderly, and uncluttered work environment.
Must be able to travel as required and/or directed.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Manage the business to achieve or exceed agreed-upon growth, revenue, and operating income objectives.
Establish strategic direction, performance metrics, standards, and measurements for direct reports and global engineering teams.
Ensure projects meet established time, quality, cost, and profitability targets.
Coordinate the launch of new or revised products with product management, sales, operations, and quality.
Partner with product management and sales to identify and qualify new product opportunities.
Own engineering project management and the new product development stage-gate process.
Establish project targets that support annual cost-savings initiatives related to product design, manufacturability, and materials.
Develop and maintain departmental processes and procedures that align with business needs and support knowledge retention.
Research and implement improved design concepts and fundamental technologies to drive new product development.
Provide technical sales support for special and customized products as needed.
Participate in key customer initiatives, including sales and problem-solving activities.
Provide engineering expertise in tooling, prints, product specifications, product maintenance, raw materials, and outside purchases throughout the organization.
Serve as the subject matter expert on global regulatory requirements for existing and new products.
Support the company’s relations with regulatory agencies to obtain product approvals to appropriate standards.
Manage programs, requirements, and matters involving patents, product liability, and intellectual property.
Ensure current and accurate costing in conjunction with finance.
Work with industry groups and standards organizations to develop and influence industry standards.
Create and manage the overall engineering department budget.
Develop department employees in support of their personal goals and company succession planning.