Head of Engineering

Strategic Leadership and Vision

• Craft a comprehensive engineering strategy aligned with the companys overall business goals and market demands.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes products and services by questioning existing methods and encouraging innovative thinking.
• Foster a culture of creativity and experimentation to develop cuttingedge solutions that differentiate this company in the marketplace.
  
  
  CustomerCentric Approach
  
• Collaborate with sales estimating marketing and customer service teams to gain deep insights into customer requirements and preferences.
• Incorporate customer feedback into engineering processes to ensure solutions meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Develop strong customer relations seeking a partnership with them to gain their insight on erectability and product development needs. Balance this need while making sure design and detailing remain practical and efficient.
• Work with manufacturing to streamline the Supply Chain by taking complexity out of the fabrication process while using the best choices for raw materials.
• Focus on delivering products and services that provide significant value to customers thereby strengthening customer relationships and loyalty.
  
  Operational Excellence
  
• Streamline engineering workflows to enhance efficiency reduce costs and improve quality.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards best practices and methodologies to ensure consistency and excellence across all projects.
• Oversee quality control measures to maintain high standards in product development detailing and manufacturing.
  
  Mentorship and Leadership Development
  
• Demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviors ethical standards and a commitment.
• Recruit develop and retain top engineering talent fostering a collaborative and highperformance work environment.
• Invest in training and development programs to enhance the skills and capabilities of the engineering team encouraging continuous learning and growth.
• Cultivate strong team engagement and development.
• Promote growth opportunities and success for all team members.
• Ensure that engineering teams have access to the necessary tools technologies and resources to perform their duties effectively.
• Share knowledge best practices and industry insights to empower managers in achieving their goals.
• Develop and implement leadership development programs tailored to enhance the skills and capabilities of direct reports
• Conduct regular performance appraisals and provide constructive feedback to nurture leadership potential within the team.
• Encourage a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing among managers.
• Facilitate crossfunctional collaboration and networking opportunities to promote innovation and best practice adoption.
• Collaborate with HR and senior leadership to identify and develop highpotential talent for succession planning within the Engineering organization.
• Ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities and knowledge transfer to future leaders.
  
  CrossFunctional Collaboration
  
• Work closely with other departments (e.g. Manufacturing Sales Marketing R&D) to ensure cohesive and integrated operations.
• Promote open communication and collaboration between engineering and other teams to align objectives and drive collective success.
• Oversee projects that require input and cooperation from multiple departments ensuring they are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Practice safe working habits and follow safety procedures policy and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Ability to work towards continuous improvement of product quality and ISO 9001:2015 system.
  
  Performance Management
  
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for the engineering department to measure progress efficiency and success.
• Regularly assess team performance against established KPIs providing feedback and adjusting as necessary.
• Hold team members accountable for their contributions fostering a culture of responsibility and ownership.
  
  Technology and Industry Trends
  
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies industry trends megatrends and best practices to ensure the company remains competitive and innovative.
• Assess the potential impact of new and emerging technologies on the business and integrate them into the engineering processes where beneficial.
• Compare the companys engineering practices and performance against industry standards and competitors to identify areas for improvement.
  
  Budgeting and Resource Management
  
• Oversee the engineering departments budget ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality or performance.
• Plan and manage resources to meet project deadlines and objectives efficiently.
  
  Risk Management and Compliance
  
• Proactively identify potential risks related to engineering projects including technical operational and compliance risks.
• Implement strategies to mitigate identified risks ensuring safety as a priority and project continuity.
• Ensure all engineering activities are in compliance with relevant industry standards regulations and company policies.
  
  Requirements
  
• 10 years of progressive experience in steel manufacturing or related industry.
• Advanced degree in Business Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineering licensure preferred but not required.
• Proven track record in team building and leadership.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret financial data and drive improvements based on insights.
• Strong analytical skills to make informed decisions and strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in planning tools and computer systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• If remote must have the ability and be willing to travel at minimum one week per month to visit the various offices with Engineering personnel attend company events and/or industry meetings/events.
  
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