What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering position at Savage Arms?
Headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts, with a location in Lakefield, Ontario, Savage has been producing firearms for more than 125 years. Savage is one of the world's largest manufacturers of hunting, competition and targeting shooting centerfire and rimfire rifles, and shotguns. Our firearms are best known for accuracy, performance and innovation. The entrepreneurial spirit that originally defined the company is still evident in its ongoing focus on continuous innovation, craftsmanship, quality and service. Learn more at www.savagearms.com.
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
Responsible for the direction and control of all engineering functions. Duties include development and recommendations of policy, methods and procedures, management of operations, supervision of personnel and other similar duties pertaining to engineering management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Direct and control the operations of the engineering functions. Develop, recommend, implement, monitor and ensure that policies, methods, and procedures for each operation area are being followed.
- Continually evaluate the engineering process and impact on the overall operation.
- Provide insight and vision as to the strategic direction for the technical and design aspects of the product.
- Develop both long and short term goals and objectives for the department and individuals. Ensure proper staffing of the units and training for individuals.
- Maintain and ensure the integrity and safety of engineering plans, processes and designs.
- Develop annual budget requests and administer approved budget for the department, programs and projects.
- Provide effective project management to assure that identified tasks and projects are properly organized, planned, executed and reported. Provide technical and operations guidance to subordinates; establish priorities and time lines. Monitor projects and ensure timely and accurate completion.
- Review project work to ensure specifications are met. Participate in and/or handle engineering projects of a complex nature. Allocate personnel resources to ensure all routine and high priority work is accomplished.
- Maintain a working liaison with other departments. Provide effective support, communication and assistance with the inspection, manufacturing, materials and service functions of the organization, to permit focused and effective results.
- Perform other similar duties inherent to the position of Director of Engineering or as requested and required by the VP Operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS in Engineering Discipline with MS preferred
- 10 years engineering experience with 5 years managing in a Manufacturing environment
- Duties require effective verbal and written communication skills, visual acuity to both written material and computer screen data, and effective interpersonal skills, and the physical ability to work and move in factory environment.
Savage Arms is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
