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Director of Engineering

Standex•Sugar Land, TX
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About The Position

The Engineering Director provides strategic leadership for the Engineering function, driving innovation, product development, and engineering excellence to support the organization's growth objectives. This role oversees Product Engineering and R&D while ensuring the successful execution of new product development, technology roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Engineering Director collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and Executive Leadership to deliver customer-focused solutions, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The position is responsible for developing engineering talent, managing departmental performance and budgets, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • Experience in a highly technical, custom engineering and Instrument Transformers environment with multiple reports from different sites and regions
  • Heavy exposure to a Lean culture
  • Skilled in change management and can harmonize multiple processes from different sites and legacy systems.
  • Experience with accountability for innovation, NPI, and NPD systems and processes
  • Has led strategic initiatives and has developed talent in a systemic manner.
  • Able to represent the technical side of Grid Amran in the industry amongst peers, vendors, technology partners, and customers.
  • Will be a collaborative part of a cross-functional senior management team that sets strategy, establishes standard work and best practices, and executes organizational problem-solving.
  • Able to support the Sales and Business Development Organization with strategic growth initiatives, opportunity execution, and key customer relationships.
  • Ten (10) years of senior engineering management experience in a design and manufacturing environment
  • BS degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred, Advanced degree a plus
  • Demonstrated leader capable of setting measurable goals, team building, & follow-up to project completion.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and develop technical talent.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to operate across diverse markets and customer demands.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, including Project & Visio

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced degree a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the engineering department's strategic vision and objectives in alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage the Product Engineering, Project Management, and Doc Control functions, including the team leads.
  • Build a defined R&D organization, implement the innovation process, and manage the group going forward.
  • Develop and manage technology roadmaps.
  • Ensure that products and processes comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and relevant certifications.
  • Develop and manage the engineering department's budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
  • Monitor expenses, control costs, and make recommendations for cost-saving initiatives.

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