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Director, Engineering
Southwire Company. Allocate resources for engineering work across operations, new product development, construction, and maintenance .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in resource allocation, strategic planning, and compliance with industry standards while managing engineering teams across multiple disciplines. Proven ability to implement process improvements and enhance product and service quality through effective leadership and collaboration.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project Management Professional (PMP)Program ManagementBudgetingEight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D)Risk Management
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Hard Skills
Resource AllocationStrategic PlanningProcess ImprovementEngineering ComplianceProject Planning
Soft Skills
Team BuildingInfluencing SkillsAnalytical Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
Engineering StandardsSafety ProtocolsContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional CollaborationOperational Plans
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Allocate resources for engineering work across operations, new product development, construction, and maintenance
- Coordinate tasks within the engineering function across multiple disciplines or as a generalist
- Develop and implement strategies for efficient and effective engineering solutions
- Manage engineering teams across multiple disciplines and support supervisors and managers
- Collaborate with senior management on the strategic direction of the engineering department
- Develop tactical and operational plans with goals for process improvement, product development, and service delivery
- Allocate personnel, equipment, and budget across engineering projects
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, safety protocols, codes, and standards
- Implement programs to improve engineering efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product and service quality
- Coordinate with sales, marketing, production, and other cross-functional teams on new products and services
- Establish guidelines, review designs, conduct audits, and implement continuous improvement processes
- Hire, coach, mentor, and develop engineering talent
- Manage staff performance and development
- Comply with all policies and standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
- 8-11 years of experience
- Master's degree preferred
- PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred
- Experience with program management
- Experience with budgeting
- Team building skills
- Business intelligence
- Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D)
- Risk management
- Strategic planning
- Influencing skills
- Analytical skills
- Project planning
- Willingness to manage engineering teams across multiple disciplines
- Ability to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols
- Ability to travel none; driving 5% specified
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation
- Employee benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Unlimited growth opportunities
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave