Director of Engineering

MILLERBERND MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC•Winsted, MN

1h•$132,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Director of Engineering for our Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Business Unit. The Director of Engineering is responsible for directing goals and strategies for the professional engineering & design drafting teams relating to planning and execution of pole product designs. Internally coordinate efforts for successful product development with customer care teams. Externally customer facing, especially with departments of transportation, electrical contractors, and specifiers. Internally support supply chain and operations teams, contributing to scalable manufacturing methods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related technical field
Demonstrated experience with business to business product development, and/or business content or specification development in a technical setting
Expert knowledge and experience in CAD software, preferably Solid Works
Expert knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strategic mindset and foresight in understanding product development and project management
Use effective and appropriate written and verbal communication skills both internally and externally, including; leading meetings, team activities, giving presentations, and resolving issues.
Problem analysis and problem-solving abilities
Strong interpersonal, networking, and influencing skills
Professional, detail oriented in their work, especially customer-facing
Confident, driven, and dynamic, producing high-quality results personally and within the team
Self-motivated and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional skills in math, including fractions, decimals, geometry, and algebraic concepts
Collaborative approach in team and individual settings, leading a high-performance team
Data-driven mindset and an aptitude for technology

Nice To Haves

Other combinations of formal training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, management, and accountability
Develop & maintain standard work for accurate and on-time submittals and calculations
Development and application of drafting and design protocols, conventions, and standards
Ensure a seamless customer experience across all stages of the design and submittal cycle
Develop & maintain efficiency standards with direct oversite of limiting product variation
Develop new and maintain established communication channels through which customers can readily contact the company in coordination with customer experience team
Display strong leadership, team building, project management and delegation skills
Hire, develop, train, and build a high-performing team that effectively aligns with the established engineering standards and compliments the customer experience strategy
Development and standardization of effective design and calculation processes
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and production drafting teams for effective capturing of shop build standards and incorporate into designs
Proactively advocate internally for solutions and managing the customer escalation process in regards to DOT standards and specifications
Ensure design team’s effective communication with field representatives and distributors, in alignment with sales strategies
Facilitate individual and team growth through effective development plans

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
401(k) with up to 4% Match – Immediate vesting
Incentive Pay – Performance-based bonus programs depending on your role and shift
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses
Uniform Subsidy – For eligible roles