Vice President of Engineering

Job Summary

In this executive suite role, you will champion the development of the engineering roadmap, foster camaraderie and trust amongst counterparts & subordinates, remain technically aware but always cognizant of the people, & mentor a high performing team promoting cross-collaboration, communication, & and teamwork along the way.

The Vice President, Engineering will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to lead the entire engineering function to ensure that the organization is pipelining and delivering projects that are fit for purpose and aligned with the overall mission.

Job Duties

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains management staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Oversees the preparation and final approval of project plans.
• Conducts or acquires cost analysis for development projects; prepares or delegates preparation of schedule of project completion dates.
• Ensures that projects are completed within budget and in an economical manner.
• Establishes and implements the strategic direction of the company’s engineering and development initiatives.
• Collaborates with the company’s executive leadership to develop and meet organizational goals while supplying expertise and guidance on projects, operations, and systems.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements new technologies and systems to improve organizational processes and decision-making.
• Ensures that departmental decisions such as staffing, development, organization, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organizations business plan and vision.
• Establishes, communicates, and implements engineering and development policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent operations.
• Establishes and administers the departments budget.
• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in engineering and development related to the organizations industry.
• Negotiates cost-effective contracts for the organization; coordinates and implements contractors work, and resolves any disputes over labor, scheduling, or payments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements (Education, Knowledge & Skill)

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, P.Eng designation required; MBA preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Competencies / Requirements

• At least 20 years' relevant experience in a comparable role, including at least 10 years of experience in custom industrial machinery manufacturing, is required.
• Exceptional leadership skills with prior professional experience managing medium-large engineering organizations required.
• Superior interpersonal skills with a competency in developing and maintaining strong collaborative business relationships required
30+ days ago