Director, Engineering at HAZELETT CORPORATION

Malletts Bay, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Engineering Management, Project Planning, Budget Management, Resource Planning, Team Development, Continuous Improvement, Conflict Resolution, Technical Innovation, Customer Relationship Management, Financial Acumen, Organizational Skills

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Description POSITION OVERVIEW: As the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of engineering to ensure innovative products of Hazelett are designed to meet requirements in a cost-effective, timely and safe manner. This role provides strategic leadership to improve product quality, reduce costs, and implement technical innovation using HSCC expertise and technology offerings. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Develop and implement strategies and procedures to improve engineering processes. Develop measurable goals in alignment with the Ebner Group goals and drive accountability for achieving the targets. Develop resource plans based on project workload, development needs, and Sales & Marketing forecasts. Communicate with engineering managers and program managers on program planning, staffing, execution and status. Help develop strategies for programs not executing to schedule and budget. Provide updates to the Managing Director of Engineering & Manufacturing on issues related to personnel, program execution, development opportunities, and customer issues. Prepare and review annual department operating, capital and salary budgets and forecasts. Lead, coach, and develop engineering leaders and teams to foster a high-performance culture based on accountability and empowerment. Provide leadership to functional managers and additional engineering personnel by maintaining a focus on hiring, communication, training, development, improved interpersonal relationships, conflict resolution, and team dynamics Remove roadblocks that hinder teams or individuals from executing programs. Identify and coordinate continued education and training. Develop and implement recommendations to improve the technology of continuous casting. Interact with customers to ensure documented requirements are met. Requirements WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of managing complex projects. Ability to attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent. Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and mentor engineering staff to achieve goals. Ability to develop and implement creative solutions to problems and work toward continuous improvement. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with project planning and execution. Financial acumen and experience managing large budgets. The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related field (required), master’s degree or MBA (preferred). WORK ENVIRONMENT: Duties will be carried out in an office environment, manufacturing production floor, and at customer and supplier sites as required, which might include occasional exposure to fumes, noise, and gases from equipment or machinery. The employee must utilize personal safety equipment when working on the production floor. Travel to attend meetings and visit customers is required. WHAT WE OFFER: Hazelett offers 24 plans through its medical coverage and for most of the plans, Hazelett pays 100% of the premiums. Hazelett pays 100% of Dental Premiums for one of the best plans in the state. Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability Insurance. Matching 401k after 90 days. Fully vested since you start contributing! 9 Company Holidays. 4 weeks of paid time off. On-site Athletic Trainer. Free uniforms with cleaning. Free use of our company beach on Malletts Bay and boat mooring at a discounted price. WHY YOU WANT THIS OPPORTUNITY: At Hazelett you will have the opportunity to work for a company that is recognized worldwide for our leading metals processing technology. Our continuous casting process is renowned for its high productivity and energy efficiency. We pride ourselves on our robust machine design and in-house manufacturing and assembly capabilities. The materials produced by our machines are used in many applications such as aluminum automotive body components, aluminum foil, lead-acid automotive batteries, and copper wire and cables. The base pay range for this full-time position is $140,000–$150,000. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. In addition, our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Hazelett is passionately committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture. Join us in building a community where differences are our strength, and where everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

Responsibilities

Oversee all engineering aspects to ensure innovative, cost-effective, and safe product design while providing strategic leadership to improve quality. Lead and develop engineering teams, manage departmental budgets, and implement strategies to improve continuous casting technology.