Director of Engineering

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Team : Operations

Subteam : Engineering

Classification : Exempt

Job Type : Salary, Full-time

Location : Butner, NC

Annual Salary : $143,600-$165,700*

OVERVIEW :

Nugget, a direct-to-consumer kids furniture brand, is looking for an experienced Director of Engineering to lead our team of engineers to design awesome new machines and tools that facilitate efficient manufacturing methods of our products.

You will plan and direct the activities of the Engineering, Tooling & Maintenance teams to ensure our assembly lines are well maintained, ergonomic, and productive.

If you have experience as a Director of Engineering looking for the next step in your career, excited to roll up your sleeves to develop out-of-the-box solutions that help us to continually improve our manufacturing / assembly processes - we'd love for you to apply!

ABOUT THIS ROLE :

• Build and lead teams that are trusted to design, develop, manufacture and implement new or revised production processes to ensure the efficient and safe production of our products.
• Select and implement systems, technology and tools to effectively manage Nugget's Engineering, Tooling and Maintenance teams, while ensuring integration with other Nugget departments across the company.
• Learn and specialize in manufacturing equipment and methods.
• Specify requirements and procedures for new and existing equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Purchase and own the installation and qualification of new equipment and upgrades to our production lines.
• Conduct tests through all stages of production to improve efficiency and control our production methods and processes.
• Provide ongoing leadership support, performance management, regular Check-ins and 1 : 1's, semiannual Reviews, and guidance for your team to develop and grow in their roles.
• Develop and perform change control and qualification activities.
• Ensure production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners such as Manufacturing, Product Development, Finance, Supply Chain, and Business Operations to accomplish organizational objectives and ensure alignment.
• Complete regular Check-Ins, participate in 1 : 1 conversations, and complete Self Reviews within Nugget's 15Five platform to ensure consistent communication and feedback are shared.

ABOUT YOU :

• 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing / Production Engineering, including 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Bonus : Experience creating and owning Engineering budgets.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 15+ years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate technical documents in English.
• Experience in providing clear and effective communication and guidance to your team, fostering teamwork and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships, prioritizing empathy and inclusivity.
• Experienced leader, with a proven track record of successfully managing and inspiring cross-functional teams.
• Previous experience / best practice working with continuous improvement / lean tools (e.g. Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing).
• Prioritize safety and have experience implementing safety systems and policies.
• Thrive in a continually evolving workplace, modeling a high level of adaptability and flexibility, which positively impacts your team's culture.
• Experience in developing new and innovative manufacturing and assembly methods and processes.
• Bonus : Experience integrating automation into production lines.
• Bonus : Experience in JIT manufacturing operations.
• Bonus : Experience managing Maintenance teams.
• Ability to uncover root causes to difficult problems and evaluate the pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options by using multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.
• Secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently and are persistent in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.
• Make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information, relying on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
• Effectively build formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization, drawing upon those relationships to exchange ideas, resources, and know-how.
• Approach work with a "no job is too small" attitude, and have a curious mind - always willing to learn and grow your imagination.

BENEFITS :

• Competitive Pay + Annual Company Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision covered at 100% for employees
• PTO + Wellness, Holidays, Summer and Winter Break
• 401k Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Free Nugget and Free Chunk + Team Discount

Our compensation philosophy : Here at Nugget we don't negotiate compensation. This comes from research that shows negotiations often result in arbitrary differences in pay not based on differences in ability, but based on who is better at negotiating.

For that reason, we like to offer the amount upfront that we believe is fair for the job, rather than offer a lower amount that builds in the expectation for negotiating.

To add a bit more context, our process is centered in industry data, which factors in our stage / size of company, job classification, experience and skill, to make sure that we have fair and transparent numbers for our regional market.

Equal opportunity :

Nugget is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, actual or presumed belonging to an ethnic group, or any other legally protected status.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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