Director Product Evaluation

Emerson has an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to direct our Product Evaluation organization located in Marshalltown Iowa. The Director Product Evaluation is a key member of the Flow Controls Technology Leadership Team providing strategic direction and operational leadership to the Test and Evaluation Simulation and Materials teams. These teams deliver critical engineering services that support New Product Development Sustaining Engineering and Supply Chain initiatives across the Emerson Flow Controls organization.

In this role you will develop technology roadmaps ensure resource alignment for current and future needs and oversee the budget and operations of our world-class flow testing and materials evaluation facilities. You will also manage the capital investment plan for these facilities. Additionally you will coordinate the technical community across engineering business units focusing on technical progression training and engineering development.

A critical aspect of this role is aligning organizational priorities across multiple teams and clearly communicating these priorities to ensure all stakeholders are focused on shared objectives. You will be responsible for translating strategic goals into actionable plans fostering transparency and ensuring that teams understand how their work contributes to the broader mission of Emerson Flow Controls.

In this Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide strategic leadership to the Flow Controls Test and Evaluation Simulation and Materials teams across global locations in Marshalltown IA and Wuqing China.

• Develop and execute technology roadmaps to support organizational growth and innovation.

• Ensure teams deliver prioritized responsive support for critical New Product Development Sustaining Engineering and Supply Chain development programs.

• Align and communicate organizational priorities ensuring clarity and engagement across all levels of the organization.

• Utilize automation process improvements and strategic investments to develop capacity in Testing Materials and Simulation.

• Oversee the operations and budget of flow testing and materials evaluation facilities; manage capital investment plans.

• Coordinate technical community initiatives across engineering business units emphasizing technical career planning development and recognition.

• Collaborate with global engineering teams and internal customers to align priorities and deliver results.

• Create a culture of safety and operational excellence within all facilities and teams.

Who you Are:

You establish common objectives and a shared mindset across diverse teams. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You remain energized and effective when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty. You maintain a positive forward-thinking approach and inspire others to achieve excellence. You are an effective communicator able to translate complex strategies into clear actionable plans for your teams.

For this Role You Will Need:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Engineering Management or a related field.

• Clear compelling and concise written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational planning and problem-solving abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical teams.

• Minimum of 10 years of technical experience in engineering research or operations.

• At least 5 years of management experience including direct leadership of technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Advanced degree in Engineering Materials Science or a related discipline.

• Experience managing capital projects and technical facilities.

• Track record of driving innovation and process improvement with demonstrated experience managing people leaders including setting development plans and coaching leaders within your organization.

• Proven ability to build leadership capability and foster a culture of continuous development and recognition.

• Ability to travel up to 10% and work with international teams.

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Our Culture and Commitment to You:

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing can inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet your familys physical mental and financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.