Director - Project Engineering

Description

The Director – Project Engineering leads all aspects of engineering execution of ETO (Engineering to Order) projects and NPD (New Product Development) Programs to furnish project work in a manner consistent with customer expectations for ETO projects and program expectations for NPD programs. Director will lead a team of Project/NPD Product Engineers and Engineering Coordinators. Director – Project Engineering is responsible for planning and prioritizing work for the engineering team to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. The individual must collaborate with a multi-functional team from proposal stage beyond start-up. Director – Project Engineering will work closely with the PMO, Product Management, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Sales and engineering disciplines to ensure all processes are in place and projects and programs are executed in the most efficient manner.

Success in this position requires the candidate to work effectively in both a collaborative and independent environment, be safety conscious, possess good communication skills with both internal and external customers, high attention to detail is critical, and is strongly motivated to deliver project/program and department objectives.

As the Director – Project Engineering, you will:

• Take part in Strategic discussions and supports in laying out resource requirements and engineering budgets

• Be responsible for developing, mentoring, and leading a professional engineering team

• Be a standout colleague capable of introducing positive changes, while ensuring accountability within the team

• Identify, develop and detail procedures to improve engineering efficiency and quality

• Work closely with PMO and Sales to understand and agree to Customer Specifications/Scope during the proposal stage and during project execution.

• Work closely with Product Managers to understand and agree to the Program scope/requirements and the schedule for delivering technical aspects of the program

• Work closely with other Engineering Disciplines to get resource assignments/commitments, schedule alignment for all ETO projects and NPD Programs

• With their team reviews specific designs and make recommendations for improvement and interpret codes and standards (NFPA, AWS, IBC, etc.) for system compliance

• With their team, review and approve production drawings, adding recommendations to improve design, reduce costs, or increase production efficiency

• Own the overall Engineering/Technical Responsibility for scope compliance, technical compliance, engineering deliverables and acts as focal point for the shop, customers, sales, and other departments to address and resolve questions and problems on ETO projects and NPD Programs

• Own engineering change order process, Part Number Creation process, BOM alignment between Engineering and Manufacturing and all document transmittals with customers and suppliers

• Participate in multi-functional teams to address new design issues and resolve problems to ensure the continuous, ongoing improvement of processes and methods

Required education, experiences & skills:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering

• 10+ years of related engineering experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications

• Able to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely in writing and other presentation formats

• Working experience using 2D CAD software (AutoCAD or similar)

• Able to understand and solve a wide variety of technical problems with little guidance

• Able to travel: 10-20%

Preferred education, experiences & skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

• Mechanical proficiency and hands-on experience with compression/rotating equipment, piping systems and mechanical components

• Understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)

• Proficiency in interpreting manufacturing BOM structure and ERP

• Previous experience in industrial refrigeration systems, heat transfer products or thermodynamic systems

• Ability to coordinate and lead a diverse team to implement changes and improvements
   

Why Work in the Greater Milwaukee Area

Cudahy is a quaint community located in Milwaukee County, where clean neighborhoods mingle with acres of parkland, major transportation access, and big-city attractions all within an arm's reach, with a small-town feel. Cudahy has six county parks and 823 acres of parkland, seasonal farmers markets in front of City Hall, and miles of beautiful lake Michigan shoreline. With lots of community involvement, the city has many family-friendly events throughout the year. 

The area is home to several major league sports teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers, with Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, just 2 hours away!  

Traveling in and out of the area is also a breeze! General Mitchell International Airport is just minutes away, with Chicago O’Hare International Airport just a little over an hour away.

About Our Location

The 150-year history of the Vilter brand tells a rich story of perseverance and drive to cultivate continuous innovation within the industrial refrigeration and gas compression industries. We offer the latest products and solutions for industrial refrigerators and oil and gas compression. Approximately 300 employees work in Cudahy, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Cudahy location.

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

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