Director of Engineering

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As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Director of Engineering

Department: Engineering

Reports To: General Manager

Location: KTSV - Wixom, MI

• •Develop and execute the engineering strategy aligned with business objectives and operational goals.
• •Lead and mentor engineering managers, manufacturing engineers, design engineers, project engineers, and engineering technicians.
• •Establish engineering priorities, resource allocation, and project plans to support company growth initiatives.
• •Build a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• •Oversee design, development, validation, and implementation of new products and product enhancements.
• •Ensure manufacturability, reliability, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of engineered solutions.
• •Collaborate with customers, sales teams, and operations to develop solutions that meet market demands.
• •Manage engineering change processes and product lifecycle activities.

• •Develop business cases, project budgets, ROI analyses, and implementation plans.
• •Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

• •Partner with Quality and Operations teams to resolve complex manufacturing and product issues.
• •Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• •Ensure engineering practices comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• •Promote a strong safety culture and incorporate safety considerations into all engineering designs and processes.

• •Develop and manage the engineering department budget.
• •Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs while improving product quality and performance.
• •Monitor project expenditures, staffing levels, and capital investments.
• •Drive measurable financial results through engineering initiatives.

Supervisory

• •Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• •Experience managing engineering budgets and capital expenditures.
• •Strong project management and organizational skills.
• •Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• •Ability to analyze complex technical and business challenges and implement practical solutions.
• •Proficiency with ERP systems, CAD software, and engineering management tools.

• •Combination of office, manufacturing floor, and customer/vendor interaction.
• •Occasional travel to customer sites, suppliers, and other company locations.
• •Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond to operational priorities as needed.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law .