Director of Engineering

Bedford Heights, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:
The Director of Engineering provides technical and managerial leadership for the long-term strategy of the Airfoils Division. This role oversees engineering initiatives across Ceramics Mentor and SMP Operations ensuring alignment with business objectives. Key responsibilities include improvement of process control leading cost-reduction programs supporting production part yield and cost performance and driving new product introductions in each facility.

Essential Functions:

Lead engineering activities focused on improving manufacturing processes developing new products enhancing existing designs and eliminating waste.
Serve as a strong technical liaison and maintain effective communication with customers and critical suppliers.
Collaborate with engineering operations and sales teams to evaluate feasibility cost-effectiveness and market demand for new and existing products.
Foster a culture of complete ownership and promote a disciplined structured approach to problem solving.
Recruit train and mentor engineering staff to ensure team effectiveness and foster professional growth.
Build a talent pipeline through engagement with co-op programs and leadership/technical development initiatives.
Provide technical guidance to production teams on new concepts troubleshooting and manufacturing objectives.
Advocate for the engineering groups needs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Define and execute short and long-term strategies for engineering functions.

Required Skills:

Strong analytical problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.
Proven ability to develop and implement actionable plans that deliver measurable results.
Skilled at managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs.
Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational abilities.
Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.

Desired Skills:

Highly organized and self-motivated with a collaborative mindset.
Experience engaging with customers senior leadership and sales teams.
Demonstrated success in leading strategic programs and projects that drive business growth.

Experience & Education

Bachelors degree in mechanical metallurgical materials or other related engineering discipline.
Masters degree preferred.

Minimum of 20 years of engineering experience in investment casting including at least 10 years in a technical leadership role.

Required Experience:

Director

Position Summary: The Director of Engineering provides technical and managerial leadership for the long-term strategy of the Airfoils Division. This role oversees engineering initiatives across Ceramics Mentor and SMP Operations ensuring alignment with business objectives. Key responsibilities inclu...

Essential Functions:

Lead engineering activities focused on improving manufacturing processes developing new products enhancing existing designs and eliminating waste.
Serve as a strong technical liaison and maintain effective communication with customers and critical suppliers.
Collaborate with engineering operations and sales teams to evaluate feasibility cost-effectiveness and market demand for new and existing products.
Foster a culture of complete ownership and promote a disciplined structured approach to problem solving.
Recruit train and mentor engineering staff to ensure team effectiveness and foster professional growth.
Build a talent pipeline through engagement with co-op programs and leadership/technical development initiatives.
Provide technical guidance to production teams on new concepts troubleshooting and manufacturing objectives.
Advocate for the engineering groups needs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Define and execute short and long-term strategies for engineering functions.

Required Skills:

Strong analytical problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.
Proven ability to develop and implement actionable plans that deliver measurable results.
Skilled at managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs.
Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational abilities.
Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.

Desired Skills:

Highly organized and self-motivated with a collaborative mindset.
Experience engaging with customers senior leadership and sales teams.
Demonstrated success in leading strategic programs and projects that drive business growth.

Experience & Education