Director of Engineering
Director of Engineering
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$ 130000 - 210000
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Job Description
Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely valuesentrepreneurialisminnovationandindividual accountability Wefocus on our customersand are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance wellknown brands across multiple industries.
Advancements in pharmaceutical semiconductor display aerospace and life science companies are all requiring cleaner and cleaner working environments water and process chemicals. Even small amounts of microscopic contaminants can ruin batches of medicines or wafers; affect the performance of integrated circuits; or render highresolution displays unwatchable. The challenge is how to detect contaminates approaching the size of water molecules no bigger than 1nm across (approximately 1/100000 the thickness of a piece of paper) reliably and rapidly to enable companies to make real time decisions and avoid costly impacts to their business.
Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) has been on the forefront of inventing and advancing particle measurement technologies for over 50 years. Taking particle measuring capabilities to the next level requires new innovations and approaches to further advancements in technologies pushing the limit of what is physically possible. Microscopic particle measuring requires a diverse team of engineers scientists and programmers designing advanced optics lasers low noise electronics detectors signal processing AI and material handling all working together towards a common goal.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer the Director of Engineering will lead the functional managers and related team members responsible for sustaining and developing new products. We are looking for an innovative individual with extensive experience managing commercial development and sustaining engineering for products that include both hardware and software. This experience should include Lean R&D Visual Management Techniques DFSS Agile and Scrum traditional project management and other processes for managing technical teams.
This position will lead a diverse technical team that includes electrical mechanical and software engineers. Customer engagement in the development process will be a critical element of the role so the candidate must be an advocate of a customer centric design process as well as work closely with Project Managers and the EL/LS Division Product Line Managers.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Drive new product development and innovation including sustaining existing products
- Build and lead a high energy team with strong customer focus and high retention rate
- Managing site crossfunctional team leaders (EE ME FW SW Test and Sustaining) to build a better and more technically competent organization ready to meet current and future needs of our product technologies
- Create a collaborative team atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement of self functional groups process and the organization
- Ensure that functional resources are optimally selected and aligned to support departmental and project objectives
- Providing technical handson leadership directly managing design efforts when necessary
- Supporting operations management on sustaining activities including change management and/or quality improvement projects requiring deeper knowledge of the development staff
- Creating and executing continuous improvement projects for the R&D process
- Lead and train staff on relevant technical skills BKM KPM LEAN Strategy Deployment and visual management
- Developing key metrics to build R&D efficiency improvements into the roadmap
- Managing; budget employee hiring training/mentoring
- Act as a formal project manager on assigned development programs
- Develop and nurture strong working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization including senior leadership department heads and individual contributors. Act as a bridge between various teams to ensure alignment on strategic goals and initiatives.
- Support organizational success in other duties as assigned
Skills and Experience
- A master of Science degree in a technical field is required.
- 10 years of proven technical management experience in a commercial setting including project management personnel management and budgeting and planning.
- Track record of developing leadingedge technology and complex new products using a crossfunctional team.
- Good understanding of business management processes procedures and finance
- Experience using Lean R&D including visual management Scrum etc. and employing technology to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
- Strategic planning and tactical efficiency for Engineering both technical and organizational elements.
The Details
Location This is an inoffice position 75100 of the time. The location of this position is in Boulder CO; anticipated move to Niwot CO in 2025. The remainder of the time you may work from home. These percentages are targets with the actual schedule to be determined in conjunction with the Managers expectations for the position. Local candidates will receive first consideration but relocation may be offered for this role.
2025 Benefits AtaGlance
Our benefit package is provided through our parent company Spectris.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Onsite Wellness Clinic (Colorado Employees)
Pay Range
$depending upon experience
How we determine what we pay (compensation philosophy)
Particle Measuring Systems determines pay for positions using local national and industryspecific survey data for the Boulder Colorado area. We will evaluate external equity which is the relative marketplace job worth of jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires we make competitive offers between the minimum and the midpoint of the range. There may be times when we will offer above the midpoint. The decision to do so will be based on the applicants level of experience education and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally we consider the external market rate the amount we have budgeted internally and the compensation rates of the employees within the company doing the same position.
Particle Measuring Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
