Director of Engineering (PE)

Barry-Wehmiller•King of Prussia, PA

About The Position

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Design Group is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead and mentor a world-class Technical Delivery Team. The Director will take charge of a dynamic and talented team of engineers and designers, guiding the Process, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering disciplines towards excellence. As a Director, Engineering, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience managing multi-discipline design teams (Consumer Products or Food & Beverage industry experience preferred, with additional experience in Life Science or Industrial markets as a plus).
Minimum 15 years of experience in design and construction document production (Consumer Products or Food & Beverage industry experience preferred, with additional experience in Life Science or Industrial markets as a plus).
Experience as Engineer of Record.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and clients.
Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and Bluebeam.
A BS degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited school (MS in a related field is desired).
Professional Engineer Licensure.

Nice To Haves

MS in a related field is desired.
Consumer Products or Food & Beverage industry experience preferred, with additional experience in Life Science or Industrial markets as a plus

Responsibilities

Champion Quality Assurance: Actively participate in milestone and final reviews of design deliverables to ensure the highest quality work product.
Collaborate with Discipline Leads and Project Managers to review and mark up drawing sets and specifications.
Identify and rectify errors or omissions in drawings and specifications, fostering a culture of excellence within the Technical Delivery Team.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Solicit input from Discipline Leaders and Project Managers to gather valuable Lessons Learned from each project.
Develop actionable plans to implement continuous improvements, ensuring enhanced performance on future projects.
Workload & Productivity Management: Administer daily workload priorities for all projects, maintaining efficient project assignments.
Collaborate with Discipline Leads and Project Managers to manage workload planning.
Forecast resource needs and facilitate their acquisition, either temporarily from other offices or permanently through recruitment.
Foster collaboration with other Engineering Managers to optimize workload resourcing, production quality, and professional development.
Monitor weekly labor utilization for maximum productivity.
Proposal Preparation: Assist in proposal preparation by defining scope and estimating the level of effort required for new work activities.
Mentorship & Career Development: Mentor and empower team members to enhance their knowledge and capabilities in alignment with our practice goals.
Support individual growth and provide opportunities for advancement within the team.
Coordination and Client Communication: Promote design coordination across all disciplines.
Monitor productivity during the design development process.
Ensure the team comprehends project scope and client expectations, facilitating design coordination with regular milestone reviews.
Recognize and manage out-of-scope engineering work requests to assist Project Managers and Discipline Leads with change management.