What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering, Industrial Solutions position at Setra Systems?
PURPOSE OF POSITION
This Director of Engineering role serves as the leader for the engineering organization in the Industrial Solutions Business Unit. This role is responsible for supporting the full life cycle of all products in the Industrial Solutions Business Unit helping meet the company’s strategic plans and Lean Portfolio Management priorities. This role will lead the engineering team members and represents engineering at the Business Unit staff level to ensure all products meet the needs of the market, are current in technology and meet all financial expectations. In addition, the Director of Engineering will ensure processes are developed and deployed to relevant engineering process in compliance with ISO and regulatory standards. This position works closely with Product Managers, the Project Management Office, Sales, and Operations.
Essential Functions
QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
May be assigned various projects and responsibilities at the discretion of the leadership team.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an associate encounters while performing 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 frequently (never/occasionally/frequently) required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently (never/occasionally/frequently) required to stand/or sit, squat, turn/twist, reach, use hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and computer keyboards.
The employee must occasionally (never/occasionally/frequently) lift, carry, push or pull up to 15 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and work-space restrictions.
The noise level in the work environment is rarely (never/occasionally/frequently) loud.
Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include: eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.
The associate must also be willing and able to travel by all forms of transportation.
The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The purpose of this description is to assist in ADA compliance and is not intended for other purposes.
Gem Sensors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 152,600.00 - 283,400.00
This Director of Engineering role serves as the leader for the engineering organization in the Industrial Solutions Business Unit. This role is responsible for supporting the full life cycle of all products in the Industrial Solutions Business Unit helping meet the company’s strategic plans and Lean Portfolio Management priorities. This role will lead the engineering team members and represents engineering at the Business Unit staff level to ensure all products meet the needs of the market, are current in technology and meet all financial expectations. In addition, the Director of Engineering will ensure processes are developed and deployed to relevant engineering process in compliance with ISO and regulatory standards. This position works closely with Product Managers, the Project Management Office, Sales, and Operations.
Essential Functions
- Empower our teams to meet or exceed our product development timelines and quality standard.
- Manage team to complete projects end-to-end ensuring product platforms maintain relevant technology, manufacturing assurance of supply, and meet margin expectations.
- Work with business Unit GM and Staff to ensure the product portfolio evolves to meet the needs of Gems Setra strategic plan and annual budget, including commercial collaboration and relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders.
- Develop and manage Business Unit R&D budget to ensure that we are making efficient use of our resources.
- Develop and maintain an active VAVE (value add value engineering) funnel aligned to the needs of our customers and gross margin targets of the business
- Manage custom design activity via Customer Specific Product process ensuring schedule and margin expectation is met for requests
- Work with Business Unit GM and leadership to establish and deploy annual objectives with clear metrics to the team
- Develop the engineering team to optimize performance and skills necessary to complete all phases of work assignments. This includes continuous review of talent, hiring, onboarding and development plans cultivating a learning environment that encourages skill development and professional growth.
- Maintain all aspects of documentation control in accordance to ISO standards and regulatory compliance
- Engage as necessary with 3rd party consultants and technical resources to augment the Gems Setra team to complete product development initiatives
- Maintain technical expertise through individual research, training, and personal development
- Interface with other internal/external departments and customers to provide support, understand program/project requirements
- Advocate and own the use of FBS (Fortive Business System) tools whenever possible to ensure continuous improvement of all related processes and procedures used in the department and across the organization
QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software or Computer Engineering)
- Master’s degree in engineering or related science is preferred.
- MBA preferred
- 10 years of experience in engineering field
- 5 years supervisory experience including experience managing a globally deployed team
- History of successful product and process development including development of related manufacturing processes in a lean environment
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements including but not limited to ISO:9001 quality requirements and all applicable product regulations (Hazloc, environmental hazardous materials, CE, UL, etc)
May be assigned various projects and responsibilities at the discretion of the leadership team.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an associate encounters while performing 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 frequently (never/occasionally/frequently) required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently (never/occasionally/frequently) required to stand/or sit, squat, turn/twist, reach, use hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and computer keyboards.
The employee must occasionally (never/occasionally/frequently) lift, carry, push or pull up to 15 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and work-space restrictions.
The noise level in the work environment is rarely (never/occasionally/frequently) loud.
Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include: eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.
The associate must also be willing and able to travel by all forms of transportation.
The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The purpose of this description is to assist in ADA compliance and is not intended for other purposes.
Gem Sensors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 152,600.00 - 283,400.00
