The Colonial Group specializes in the placement of outstanding manufacturing talent. Our clients understand that our decades of industry experience give us unique insight and access to top talent at all levels. The Colonial Group is a nationally recognized, award-winning firm dedicated to helping both clients and candidates join together to form a mutually beneficial relationship.

Our client, a world class manufacturer is seeking a highly skilled Director of Engineering responsible with global scope.  If you are a driven, professional who is ready to move their career to the next level with a challenging assignment with an industry leader, this may be an opportunity for you.  

Director of Engineering will report to the business unit President and will be responsible for the creation, development, design and overseeing the overall engineering function to help achieve business goals and objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

·    Direct engineering staff  to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget – removing obstacles

·    Develop the engineering staff through coaching and mentoring

·    To work closely with customers, marketing / sales and operations to identify customer requirements and met and accurate cost is applied

·    Lead improving processes used to create, test and launch projects, ensuring proper communication between different functions

·    Change agent and leader to ensure standardization of products and processes throughout entire business unit

·    Ensure the company is positioned as industry leader with technology, quality and cost

·    Develop annual engineering and new project budgets

·    Participate in senior level business planning

·     Designs engineering strategizes that align with business objectives

·    Manages development of multiple engineering projects

Scope:

·    Up to 7 direct reports and up to 100 indirect engineers

·    US and International travel is required

Key Qualifications Skills:

·    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline with minimum experience listed below.

·    Masters degree Engineering or MBA preferred

·    10 years Senior level engineering leadership experience

·    10+ years Heavy manufacturing industry experience in either construction, steel and/or equipment manufacturing industries

This is a terrific opportunity with a great company that offers great salary, benefits and growth opportunity. In order to be considered you MUST include a Word Resume and salary requirements with your response. Please reference Job Code 7165.