Director of Engineering - RTE
J.B. Poindexter & Co.
- Bowmansville, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Implement and execute the strategic vision by setting goals and objectives for day-to-day engineering activities
- Evaluate and support implementation of new equipment, assembly and manufacturing technologies
- Ensure that Engineering works effectively with all functions in the organization to meet customer requirements for cost, quality, performance and on-time delivery
- Keep abreast of competitive brands and customer needs to keep products competitive in our markets
- Drive product and component standardization efforts to maximize efficiency of manpower and material utilization, and focus on manufacturability and ease of assembly and simplified installation
- Support continuous improvement initiatives as required
- Interface with customers, suppliers, and various company departments to prevent and/or resolve quality and design issues
- Lead product compliance and ensure standard and custom product meet OE and Federal requirements and guidelines
- Directly supervise, lead and develop engineering management and staff
- Determine staffing requirements, interview, hire, train, and develop new employees
- Ensure engineering staff provides customer support before, during, and after the sale
- Provide leadership and accountability for achieving Engineering objectives in cost, quality, delivery, performance, and safety
- Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in an Engineering role
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in an Engineering Management role
- Truck body and equipment design verification and validation in a manufacturing environment
- Truck equipment system to chassis integration
- Experience with FMVSS/CMVSS, CFR, IVD requirements and guidelines
- Associate Degree OR Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering
- Solid knowledge / experience with SolidWorks, PDM and Business Process Management and Continuous Improvement
- Communication skills, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work within a team environment
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities and accelerated delivery schedules
- The ability to collaborate with all business functions and engage with customers
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- We offer big company perks with small company culture:
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 10 paid holidays
- Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
- Paid Training and Development Programs