Director, Engineering

Company: Verathon Inc
Location: Franklin
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Dynisco Instr - Franklin
Franklin, MA 02038, USA
DescriptionThe Engineering Director will lead and develop subordinate functional leaders in the following engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, and Software development. Drive cross functional collaboration through disciplined project management and focused execution through our Stage gate process. Create and refine effective engineering processes while driving innovation. Participate in the Technology Innovation projects to validate the ability to efficiently develop the technology. Provide guidance on the efficient handling of Sustaining engineering. How You Will Make a Difference:

• Develop, implement, and supervise unified (standard) engineering processes, policies, and methods while identifying and mitigating issues, risks, and barriers
• Organize, implement, and control project management and administration functions
• Develop required project management skills to ensure Stage Gate projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget.
• Facilitate technical decision-making with an emphasis on maintainability, scalability, and performance
• Liaise between Engineering and other functional departments: Partner with Product Management and TechOps teams to drive technical projects and ensure product delivery and provide responsive engineering assistance to Operations and Commercial personnel and customers
• Guide and support Sustaining Engineering to ensure responsive engineering support to operations to meet Customer expectations
• Manage relationships with external vendors and internal stakeholders as required
• Collaborate with the Technology Innovation team to ensure efficient transfer of technology from Research to Development teams
• Work with the VP of Engineering on strategic planning for the team and associated roadmap.
• Gain a wide understanding of our full product offering and take the opportunity to jump into the most crucial and complex projects as needed.
• Organize and control all lab functions including project testing and equipment testing
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Respond to change productively and handle other duties as requiredPeople Development and LeadershipCarry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including Health and Safety, Performance Management, Stage Gate Process, Quality Standards, Ethics PolicyResponsibilities include:Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; employee development; Planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance; coaching, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problemsCultivating a collaborative learning culture where individuals are inspired to continuously improve, be their best, and make significant impact. Supporting the growth and development of team members, setting the conditions for them to flourish both personally and professionally.Education & ExperienceM.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Development Engineering or equivalent in education and experience.Eight plus years' experience in project engineering, project management, with at least five years' experience in managing professional engineering departments.Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to build trust and consensus across teams and stakeholders.Familiarity with the scaling stage of product launches and the challenges which arise on cross-functional projectsOther Qualifications Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, processional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Superior written and oral communication skills. - Mathematical Skills Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Reasoning Ability Proven problem-solving ability. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.What You Can Expect from UsOur goal is to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits include Health Insurance, Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k) company match on first 5%, Paid-Time Off, 11 Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program and Educational Assistance Reimbursement.Who We AreDynisco is a global leader in innovative applications of high precision, sensor-based technology and critical insight solutions that improve process safety and performance for the plastics, oil & gas markets. The company serves a diverse group of customers throughout the world and with more than 6 decades of commitment to helping customers, Dynisco provides the tools and services for the polymer industry allowing customers a "window into the process". The information Dynisco provides allows our customers to keep their process consistent regardless of their global locations. Dynisco's diverse portfolio of sensing and polymer test equipment delivers some of the most accurate information available in the market for the measurement of polymer rheology, pressure, and temperature. Over the next 5 years, Dynisco will be aggressively expanding its business and is seeking top-level talent to join our growing team. (www.dynisco.com) Come help us and some of the biggest names in plastic production shape the future of sustainability in the plastics industry. -Learn more about us here! Dynisco is headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, with facilities in Tonawanda New York, Heilbronn, Germany and Malaysia. Dynisco will not pay to relocate. We are an EOE M/F/D/V employer.Our Team. -Globally, we are a team of diverse and talented individuals. Qualified candidates come to "Dynisco with a passion to grow while making a difference with innovation, employee engagement, customer partnerships and continuous improvement.
  Our Culture. -Every employee has a voice. At Dynisco, new hires are selected to affect change, participate in solutions, challenge the norm, collaborate and contribute.DYNISCO VALUES
  • Respect: -We believe in the dignity of every person and the power that can be harnessed through diversity in talents, perspectives, and experiences.
  • Credibility: -We strive to earn long-lasting trust and credibility with others through uncompromising ethics, integrity, quality performance, and honoring our commitments.
  • Customer Commitment: -We meet or exceed customer needs and expectations by demonstrating deep understanding, meaningful collaboration, and a positive productive experience.
  • Pursuit of Excellence: -We promote a growth mindset that fosters creativity, innovation, and learning, to drive continuous improvement.
  • Community Responsibility: -We actively participate in our communities to support social priorities, help those in need, and drive a more sustainable future.At Dynisco, we value the unique backgrounds, skills and abilities each team member brings to our workplace. We believe everyone deserves a fair opportunity to succeed and appreciate the experiences and perspectives each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. Please don't hesitate to apply even if you do not meet full requirements - we'd love to hear from you!Travel RequirementsAbility to travel up to 15 percent of the timeWorking ConditionsThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Domestic and international travel may be required up to 15%.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must have sufficient mobility to enable travel to industrial sites, offices, and facilities.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.QualificationsEducationRequiredMasters or better in Engineering or related field.ExperienceRequired5 years: Managing Engineering Departments 8 years: Project Engineering, Project Management Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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