Director of Engineering

SUMMARY

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The Director of Engineering reports to the President of TECO Westinghouse. He or she develops and executes TECO-Westinghouse’s technology strategy, directs product development activities, directs and coordinates all activities related to negotiation designs and engineering documentation for shop orders and after-market services, implements and sustains continuous improvement initiatives, and builds and manages TECO-Westinghouse’s IP portfolio.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership to establish short and long term objectives, plans, and policies driving product and technology development and project execution in support of company’s growth and profitability.
• In conjunction with Business Development, builds product and technology roadmaps, and develops and executes plans to achieve the roadmap objectives.
• Engages in TECO’s product development and engineering efforts, providing technical leadership and leading global engineering initiatives as required.
• Prepares and manages engineering and R&D operating and capital budgets consistent with P&L and company financial goals.
• Expands the company’s technical knowledge and engineering capabilities by developing staff and recruiting technical talent in support of technology and product development objectives.
• Establishes and manages KPIs and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Sustains a continuous improvement program to reduce department errors, increase productivity, and refine design tools.
• Ensures timely execution of engineering orders, and product development projects within budget.
• Manages technical computing resources by reviewing department needs, staying abreast of new developments, and preparing annual budgets.
• Stays abreast of technological developments relevant to company’s business and takes necessary steps to assess technology readiness and applicability to company’s products and services.
• Manages company’s IP portfolio determining IP protection strategy, and working with patent attorneys on patent filings.
• Engages universities and government agencies in the development of business cases and technology development proposals, and securing funding and resources for R&D projects.
• Represents the company in business and technical venues, before customers, stakeholders and the public.
• Ensures company’s engineering know-how and technical data is securely maintained and retrieved.
• Maintains engineering compliance to ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 standards and with company affirmative action plan and company safety procedures.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams developing and designing medium voltage variable frequency drives and / or medium and high voltage custom industrial electric machines in the multi megawatt range.
• At least fifteen years of experience designing and / or building medium voltage power converters or multi megawatt electric rotating machines.
• Experience in manufacturing and / or field support of custom electrical equipment is an asset.
• Managerial experience must include budget preparation and management, P&L management, project planning and management, KPI formulation and tracking, and personnel development.
• Experience managing continuous improvement initiatives is an asset.
• Proven track record driving business growth through product development and NPI, and developing and executing product roadmaps.
• Experience interacting with universities and government agencies in building business cases for R&D work and funding.
• Experience managing IP portfolio and patent process.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for medium voltage power converters and electric machines is a plus.

EDUCATION and SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Master’s or PhD. degree preferred.
• Ability to confidently represent the company in technical or business venues.
• Strong people skills.
• Sense of urgency.
• Ability to understand, summarize and communicate complex topics in accessible and clear terms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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