Engineering Director, Global Special Products Group

Emerson Group

$130K — $180K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
  • At least 10 years of experience in engineering management or sales.
  • Proven leadership skills managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Experience in driving process improvements and increasing project efficiency.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to align business and technical objectives.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for business purposes.
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of engineering managers to design specialized product solutions.
  • Develop and manage a global resource plan for the engineering team.
  • Implement and monitor performance metrics to meet quality and service standards.
  • Collaborate with regional teams to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
  • Establish strategic direction and align departmental goals with business objectives.
  • Monitor industry trends and competitors to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Promote innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes.
  • Identify and implement intelligent automation solutions for enhanced productivity.
  • Mentor team members and provide professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth and profitability.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and mentor a global team of engineers.
  • Engagement in high-value product solutions with significant market impact.
  • Exposure to international markets and diverse engineering challenges.
  • Support from senior leadership and a clear alignment with business goals.
  • Culture of continuous improvement and innovation in engineering.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Emerson is seeking an accomplished and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our Special Products Group. The Special Products Group is comprised of three distinct engineering teams (process, steam conditioning and gate/globe/check) designing innovative solutions and product modifications tailored to customer specifications. The annual value of these solutions is $170M to $220M. The selected individual will be responsible for leading the leaders of the product engineering teams. Engineering teams are in Marshalltown, Iowa, USA; Tianjin, China; Seregno, Italy; and Chennai, India. The position reports directly to the Vice President, Product Engineering and Engineered Specials.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Lead and oversee a team of engineering managers responsible for designing specialized product solutions. Direct reports are based in Marshalltown, USA, and Seregno, Italy. Indirect ("dotted line") reports are based in Chennai, India, Tianjin, China; Cernay, France, and Dubai, UAE.
  • Develop, implement and manage a global demand and supply (resource) plan for the Special Products engineering team.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor global metrics (quality, performance and productivity) to ensure engineering work meets Emerson quality targets and service levels meet or exceed market requirements.
  • Partner with World Area and regional engineering teams based in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America to maintain compliance with established engineering standards and metrics.
  • Ensure all activities adhere to industry standards, government regulations, and Emerson's quality and safety policies.
  • Establish strategic direction and long-term objectives for the department, aligning with Flow Controls business goals.
  • Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and competitor offerings to sustain Emerson's competitive positioning.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation and operational efficiency within engineering processes.
  • Identify and implement relevant uses for Intelligent Automation and Artificial Intelligence to enable productivity for engineers.
  • Mentor and develop team members by providing guidance, support, opportunities for professional growth, and conducting regular performance evaluations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including sales, marketing, and manufacturing-to drive profitable growth and expand gross profit margins.
  • Serve as a member of the Product Engineering and Engineered Products senior leadership team.


For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required; advanced degree or MBA is desired.
  • At least 10 years of experience in sales or engineering management.
  • Proven leadership in overseeing multidisciplinary engineering groups within dynamic environments promoting collaboration.
  • History of driving process improvements, enhancing quality, and increasing efficiency within engineering projects.
  • Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with a proven capacity to align business objectives with technical requirements.
  • Ability to travel (USA and international) for internal Emerson meetings / presentations, customer meetings, and industry events.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.


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