Director of Engineering Summary
Director of Engineering job in Detroit. A major industrial components company is currently accepting candidates for a Director of Engineering job in Detroit. Our manufacturing recruiters are seeking creative, dynamic engineering professionals for the Director of Engineering job opening. This job offers a competitive compensation package.
Detroit Director of Engineering Overview:
The Detroit Director of Engineering will provide leadership, direction, and expertise to the company’s engineering department. As the company’s key technical leader, the Director of Engineering will develop strategies to improve the processes in the engineering department. The Detroit Director of Engineering shall train, mentor, and develop the engineering staff in order to improve the department’s function. The Detroit Director of Engineering will also provide key technical information and advisement to executives within the Company.
Detroit Director of Engineering Job Opening
- The Detroit Director of Engineering will lead the design and development process new products.
- Assign personnel to engineering programs, as well as assign particular tasks to ensure programs are completed ahead of deadlines.
- Meet regularly with the executive team to share input and feedback from a technical point of view.
- The Detroit Director of Engineering will troubleshoot design problems and partner with customers to provide lasting solutions.
- Develop plans to improve the company’s engineering process.
- Participate in yearly reviews of direct reports.
- Assist in or lead visits and meetings with clients.
- The Detroit Director of Engineering will assist in the selection of new engineers to fill vacancies within the department.
- Consistently provide engineers with feedback in order to assist professional development.
- Foster an environment of collaboration within the Engineering Department.
- Maintain an understanding of the industry at large as well as competitors’ products.
Director of Engineering (Detroit Area) Job Requirements:
- A four year degree from an accredited institution in the field of engineering.
- A masters degree in engineering or business would be preferable for this job.
- At least ten years of related, progressive experience.
- Six Sigma Black belt training and/or certification would be desired.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A demonstrated history of developing a team.
- Expertise with metals manufacturing techniques.
- Familiar with plastic injection molded products.
- Able to communicate effectively with junior and senior staff, as well as both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Understanding of Solidworks 3D modeling software.
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