Director of Engineering

Disher

Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director of Engineering Grand Rapids Michigan

DISHER is currently partnering with a leader in food stabilization in Grand Rapids MI to fill their Director of Engineering this role you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team drive project execution and align R&D/product development initiatives with business objectives. The role combines technical leadership project management and financial oversight to ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and within budget.

What its like to work here:

This small machine design company is committed to reducing waste and improving the planet through transforming underused resources into nutritious profitable materials. They have a strong commitment to their company values: Selflessly Serve Trail-Blaze Direct Honesty Never Settle Work Hard Play Hard. All team members are driven by their desire to serve others and create a more sustainable way of living.

What you will get to do:

Lead engineering projects including planning scheduling and execution.
Define project scope timelines resource allocation budget and deliverables.
Ensure projects are completed on time within budget and to company and customer quality standards.
Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Drive continuous improvement in project execution and processes.
Provide technical direction across multidisciplinary engineering team.
Review and approve engineering designs drawings and specifications.
Support design and development using CAD tools.
Ensure adherence to industry standards safety and regulatory requirements.
Lead and participate in field activities such as installation commissioning and troubleshooting.
Serve as technical escalation point for complex operational issues.
Interface with customers vendors and internal stakeholders on technical matters.
Lead mentor and develop a diverse engineering team across disciplines.
Manage performance training and career development.
Foster a culture of accountability innovation and continuous improvement.
Allocate resources effectively across multiple projects.
Develop and manage project and departmental budgets.
Track financial performance cost controls and ROI on engineering initiatives.
Support business strategy by aligning efforts with company goals.
Collaborate with leadership on planning and forecasting.

What will make you successful:

Bachelors degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or related field required.
10 years of experience including hands on engineering project management field/plant/industrial experience and direct people management.
Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
Familiar with SolidWorks.
Experience with design manufacturing or process systems.
Experience with food pharma or relevant industry and safety regulations.
Comfortable driving structure accountability and execution across multiple projects.
Experience coachinggrowing and developing engineers through hands-on support and guidance.
Being Comfortable with the pressures of balancing demanding customers projects and internal R&D priorities simultaneously.

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Director of Engineering Grand Rapids MichiganDISHER is currently partnering with a leader in food stabilization in Grand Rapids MI to fill their Director of Engineering this role you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team drive project execution and align R&D/product development initiative...