Director of Engineering

ELSCO is the world's leading manufacturer of elevator roller guides, sliding guide shoes, and related accessories. Our products are found in landmark high-rises, two-story office buildings, mid-rise multifamily dwellings, and virtually every kind of multi-story commercial building in between. By providing a safe, smooth, quiet ride and exceptional reliability and elevator uptime, we help millions of people every day to get to work, school, home, and personal business every day.

ELSCO has an ambitious growth strategy that includes broadening our product lines, reaching a broader geographic customer base, and expanding our manufacturing capabilities. We are searching for a leader to take on the newly created role of Director of Engineering. This role will lead our design and manufacturing engineering groups with accountability for successfully developing new products, supporting existing products, and ensuring continuously improving manufacturability. We are committed to new investments in engineering and manufacturing, making this role a great opportunity for the right leader to have a broad and lasting impact on a stable and growing company at an exciting time in our corporate development.

ELSCO is part of the Hamilton Associates family of companies, a privately held, diversified group of businesses employing about 115 people around the world. For more than five years running, Hamilton Associates has been recognized by the Baltimore Sun as one of the region's Top Workplaces, thanks to our competitive benefits, collaborative culture, and deep commitment to employee well-being.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As the Director of Engineering , you will report directly to the President of ELSCO and be a member of the company's senior leadership team. You will be accountable for R&D around our elevator application and new solutions, new product development, existing product sustainment, and manufacturing engineering. You will manage our existing staff and have a hand in shaping the future makeup of the department, which we anticipate will grow in headcount in the next 12-18 months. We are looking for a leader who combines a creative engineering design background with team development and leadership capabilities as well as business acumen.

Key responsibilities include :

o Company leadership : Supports fellow ELSCO Leadership Team members in setting strategic the direction of ELSCO, reinforcing the company's desired culture, and executing on our growth strategies.

• Leads by example and upholds Hamilton's core values.
• Acts as the voice of ELSCO engineering when engaging with other leaders.
• Creates and manages the departmental budget.

o Department leadership and team development : Leads the Engineering department and creates a positive and engaging culture.

o R&D and NPD :

o Existing product sustainment : Manages and allocates resources to sustain the high quality, manufacturability, and best cost of existing products.

o Manufacturing Engineering : Manages the manufacturing engineering team to strengthen manufacturing capabilities and resilience.

o Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Well-qualified candidates will have the following experience, capabilities, and traits :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

WHAT WE OFFER

CONTACT US

If you are a driven, results-oriented individual seeking an opportunity to play a key role in the continuing growth of a reputable organization, please forward your resume, in WORD or PDF format, along with your salary requirements, to us for immediate consideration.

ELEVATOR SAFETY COMPANY

11445 Cronridge Dr. Suite G

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Hamilton Associates, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic informatio n.