Engineering Director

Phillips and Temro Board • Eden Prairie, MN

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About The Position

Under the direction of the VP Engineering and Operations, the Engineering Director plans, organizes, and directs engineering and project management functions. The role leads product development planning and execution, oversees product design, testing, and validation, and guides priorities for new products and modifications to existing products. It also maintains technical relationships with customers and technical service suppliers, provides product-application assistance, sets engineering standards and processes, and evaluates technical information infrastructure. The Engineering Director manages the engineering operating budget and develops assigned employees through coaching, training, and workforce planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in product development and/or project management.
• Seven years of supervisory or management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve disputes and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use a PC and widely used software, including Excel, MS Word, and SharePoint.
• Ability to recruit, retain, coach, and build a high-performing technical team.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize work, and maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
• Ability to learn new duties and adjust to new situations within a reasonable amount of time.
• Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all organizational levels, both inside and outside the company.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Background in Diesel Engine Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual product development plans and identify initiatives and programs that support business strategies.
• Oversee product design, testing, and validation, and make professional judgments based on the results.
• Monitor competitive product offerings and relevant material and technical advancements.
• Maintain and advance technical relationships with customers and technical service suppliers.
• Provide technical assistance on product application to internal and external marketing representatives and customers.
• Establish standards, policies, processes, and benchmarks for the engineering team.
• Evaluate technical information infrastructure and recommend improvements and optimization.
• Lead Product Development decisions and priority-setting for new products and changes to existing products.
• Design new products that satisfy performance requirements and meet or exceed PTI's required financial performance.
• Modify and improve existing products.
• Own and complete continuous improvements to the Engineering Change Notice release process.
• Establish the annual operating budget and manage against it.
• Manage and develop assigned employees through coaching and training to build a high-performing organization.
• Determine staffing and skill requirements and implement plans to meet organizational needs.

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage with cost sharing.
• HSA/FSA.
• Company-provided short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Volunteer hours.
• Annual bonus based on company performance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director