What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Electrical Engineering position at Sloan?
Director of Electrical Engineering
Company : Sloan Valve Company
Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions. We manufacture water-efficient products including flush valves, electronic faucets, soap dispensing and sink systems along with vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.
We have an opening for the Director of Electrical Engineering reporting to the Chief of Engineering for our Greater Boston Massachusetts area. The Director of Electrical Engineering will lead and drive the design, development and production of innovative, energy-efficient electronic products. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of new product initiatives, from concept through to market launch, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability. The Director will leverage their expertise in Low Power Electronics design to oversee a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Their leadership will be instrumental in developing cutting-edge technologies that meet customer needs and contribute to the company’s strategic goals.
Job and Responsibilities
- Mentor engineering staff for career development, retention, motivation and technical capabilities.
- Establish priorities and distribute work to the Engineering departments and outside resources based on priority, workload and individual skills.
- Drive the level of performance of Sloan Engineering employees. Challenge and empower direct reports.
- Manage engineering tools and forecast future requirements.
- Collaborate with the Innovation Team for creating new concepts to pitch to the ownership group.
- Build skills within the organization that allow us to partner effectively through alliances and co-development.
- Educate the company on relevant engineering and technology issues.
- Identify resources (financial and human) needed to meet departmental objectives.
- Continually improve the productivity of the Engineering community through tactics such as best in class Engineering practice, platform approaches and re-use.
- Lead and grow Sloan Engineering competencies to meet the needs of the end user.
- Analyze Sloan’s product roadmaps for short term resource allocation and long term cross training.
- Develop a strong succession plan by growing functional department managers.
- Prepare and present oral and written reports, reviews, proposals and schedules for senior management.
- Work closely with peers and cross-functional teams to ensure that systems and concepts meet the customer’s fundamental needs in the intended market.
- Understand the markets served by the products / systems developed.
- Assist Marketing and Sales in launching products and systems.
- Stay current with global and regional industry standards.
- Other duties and responsibilities as required.
Required Qualifications
We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including :
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
YOU Belong at Sloan
We are intentional in building an inclusive culture that embraces different voices, ideas, and backgrounds. We commit to continuing this ever-growing journey with and for our employees, customers, partners, and community. We are better together when we can be ourselves.
We Are Proud Partners With the Chicago Cubs
We are a Legacy Partner of the Chicago Cubs and we are proud to be the organization’s official water efficiency partner! Through this relationship, which includes the naming rights to Sloan Park, the Cubs’ Spring Training facility in Mesa, Arizona, we have had the opportunity to promote our brand and continue our water conservation efforts in the city of Chicago and around the world.
JOIN AN INDUSTRY LEADER!
For additional company information please visit our website at www.sloan.com .
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Nearest Major Market : Boston
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
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