Director of Engineering

Gleason•Westland, MI

34d

About The Position

The Director of Engineering leads, directs, and manages the Engineering Department and its employees. The role oversees engineering activities, sets departmental priorities, and ensures that engineering resources support customer requirements, project schedules, quality standards, and business objectives. The Director coordinates with customers and internal teams to deliver design solutions on schedule and within budget, while developing the department’s capabilities and technical skills. This position is performed in a manufacturing environment. The employee may encounter moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, extreme heat, electrical-shock risk, vibration, and usually loud noise. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; lifting or moving up to 40 pounds is occasional. Proper lift assistance is required for objects over 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
Ten years of experience in Engineering Design or Checking; experience with gages, inspection systems, fixtures, and machine design is preferred.
General knowledge of the gaging and automotive industries.
Strong leadership, organizational, coordination, and analytical skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and Inventor.
Knowledge of essential gear terminology, manufacturing, and design principles.
Understanding of individual contributions to product conformity and product safety.
Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct and professional business practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Engineering Design or Checking involving gages, inspection systems, fixtures, and machine design.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain oversight of engineering design activities and engineering change orders.
Direct engineering priorities and resources to ensure designs meet customer specifications, project schedules, and budget requirements.
Coordinate engineering activities with Purchasing and Manufacturing to support effective scheduling and on-time project execution.
Collaborate with customers, Sales, Manufacturing, and other functional areas to incorporate customer requirements into design solutions and deliver them according to established schedules.
Lead, mentor, and develop engineering employees to strengthen departmental capabilities and technical skills.
Work with Manufacturing and Purchasing to support workflow planning and operational efficiency.
Serve as Disposition Authority for Non-Conforming Products as delegated by the Operations Manager.
Follow other instructions and perform other duties requested by the manager or supervisor.