Engineering Director

Intertek Global

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Engineering Director to join our Building & Construction team in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Building Products with our Building and Construction team. Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. The Engineering Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of multiple teams of project engineers, senior project engineers and P.E.s including managing the operational budget and assisting with the development and direction of strategic plans and growth initiatives. Our engineering group is an essential part of our global certification team as it develops testing, evaluation and certification solutions for our building products customers globally. Additionally, the Engineering Director will be responsible for industry engagement and participation at technical committees and industry associations Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth. Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed. Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

Requirements

College Degree in engineering and/or business administration.
Minimum of 12 years technical management experience in an engineering environment, preferably within a testing, certification, product development laboratory or engineering/code compliance firm
Minimum of 12 years general management experience, including supervision of staff
Prior experience of managing multiple teams in multiple locations across the US/countries
Prior experience managing a budget
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership and team building skills
Must be self motivated and assertive
Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Public speaking
Microsoft Office software expertise
Ability to travel as business needs dictate

Nice To Haves

P.E and Masters preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and direct personnel in the assigned evaluation services teams performing product evaluations for building products in support of product certification
Manage our Code Compliance Research Report Program
Develop our Evaluation Services offering in Canada
Provide technical guidance to our engineers globally and ensure compliance with SOPs
Manage budgeted costs and exceed monthly production/revenue and profit goals
Assess, monitor, report, and improve on lab productivity
Identify and develop processes to enhance and maximize efficiencies and margin/expense
Coordinate with other working groups (laboratories, certification team, etc) to effectively reach and exceed targeted goals and manage customers and project expectations
Mentor and develop staff by setting appropriate goals and objectives
Maintain facility assets in accordance with Intertek Safety, Health, Quality and Compliance Policies
Attend technical trade or association meetings and
Serve as a technical resource to employees and clients
Make recommendations on improvements to operational processes to maximum efficiencies
Interact with clients, accreditors and/or Authority Having Jurisdiction
Provide support to engineering and sales
Make business recommendations on capital expenditures and other initiatives
Promote new business opportunities
Perform other work as required such as Project reviews.
Perform billable projects