Director of Engineering - Royal Switchgear

MacLean Power Systems•Bessemer, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Switchgear, an MPS Company, is seeking a Director of Engineering to drive operational performance through planning, organizing, and directing the Engineering departments. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented team player with strong analytical skills, a process improvement mindset, detail orientation, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities. This role is based onsite in Bessemer, Alabama.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited school required.
5+ years of relevant business experience required.
3+ years supervisory experience required.
Self-motivation with a positive, adaptive, and success-seeking mentality.
Working knowledge of Engineering principles, IEEE specifications and test methods.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer hardware and software experience in CAD and CNC programming.
Timely and well-organized communicator.
Comfortable with Microsoft Office.
Power and/or electrical system knowledge.
Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, MS Office suite.
Strong analytical skills with a high-level of attention to detail and business process.
Strong skills in developing and presenting performance metrics reports.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with others.
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
Ability to prepare and present comprehensive reports.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting information.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed as needed.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering certification is desirable but not required.
MBA is desirable but not required.
Experience with ERP systems, INFOR SyteLine is a plus.
WMS experience and knowledge preferred.
ERP system knowledge (JD Edwards preferred).

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct the actions of an onsite engineering department as well as a 3rd party engineering team in India.
Communicate with other departments and vendors on technical matters as required.
Provide support for Sales, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing Engineering.
Design products based upon the interpretation of IEEE specifications, customer specifications, and acceptable manufacturing processes.
Provide supervision/development of Engineering personnel.
Assist in business planning.
Review or develop BOMs to meet customer product requirements.
Train RSMC personnel and sales agents regarding product design.
Maintain good working relationships with peers in all departments.
Specify and document the requirements for materials, processes, and products including all Engineering documentation (drawings, certified test reports, computer work documentation, etc.).
Properly use, care for, and maintain acquisition of tools, instruments, factory equipment, test equipment, and office equipment required to perform job tasks.
Maintain extensive internal contact with all departments, contact with agents, customers, vendors, and IEEE committees as directed including technical presentations.
Perform all other assigned duties.