Director of Engineering

Saratech • Mission Viejo, CA

297d • Remote

About The Position

Our company is looking for a Director of Engineering who will lead our engineering department. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring all operations within the department, hiring and training new team members, implementing engineering practices and goals, and planning and coordinating engineering projects. You will set departmental objectives, requirements, and timeframes and research innovative technologies for improving the team's performance. This position will require excellent customer communication skills with an emphasis on creating project plans that ensure quality deliverables on time and within budget. Additionally, you will manage the department's budgeting and expenses, oversee the development of engineering products and processes, and establish strategies that aim to improve overall business success. Ultimately, you will build and foster business relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide motivation and guidance to team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field
• 10+ years of working experience in an engineering environment
• In-depth knowledge of engineering practices and processes in multiple engineering disciplines
• Outstanding leadership and motivation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strategic mindset
• Exceptional project management skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all operations and aspects of the engineering department
• Organize and supervise the hiring, training, and scheduling of team members
• Establish and implement engineering practices, processes, and goals
• Build and foster business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and coordinate engineering projects and strategies
• Manage and oversee the department's financing, expenses, and budgeting
• Lead engineering projects by setting objectives, requirements, and timeframes
• Research and implement innovative technologies to improve the department's success
• Evaluate the performance of engineering team members
• Collaborate with the upper management about important matters and any issues that may arise
• Coordinate and monitor engineering projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budgets
• Oversee the development of engineering products and processes
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to engineering team members
• Understand advances in engineering software technology and how we can apply them to customer projects

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage for full-time regular employees and dependents
• Ability to buy up on benefits like FSA, HSA, Life insurance, long and short-term disability
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• 401k with company matching
• Discretionary Time Off vacation policy after 90 days for full-time regular exempt employees
• Paid Time Off Plan policy after 90 days for full-time regular non-exempt employees
• 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees
• Extra floater holiday per year for full-time non-exempt employees
• 40 sick hours per year for full-time and part-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees