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The Intersect Group · 8 hours ago

Director of Engineering

Hendersonville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

The Intersect Group is seeking a Director of Engineering who will work cross-functionally with the sales team to lead process engineering and ensure effective project execution. This role involves strategic planning, managing the engineering team, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

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Hiring Manager

Bryce Cockfield

Responsibilities

The Director of Engineering will work cross-functionally with the division’s outside sales team to address customer needs and lead process or automation engineering, service, and shop personnel in the delivery of cost-effective, engineered-to-order solutions

This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the engineering team, ensuring projects are executed effectively, resources are aligned, and team performance meets organizational standards

In addition to operational leadership, the Director will play a key role in strategic planning and aligning engineering efforts with the company’s long-term goals

This includes partnering with leadership to drive innovation, support growth initiatives, and continuously improve organizational performance

Oversee, manage, and direct all the activities and assigned personnel in the Division Engineering, Shop, and Service departments

Work with the Division General Manager and Corporate Vice President of Engineering on organizational leadership and special projects

Develop staff, including goal setting, performance reviews, personal development, and career planning

Provide visionary leadership while fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement

Be a change agent for the Engineering organization

Create and manage the Division Engineering department budget

Evaluate customer opportunities with Outside Sales to determine alignment with business goals

Develop recommendations and solutions to solve customer issues

Understand customer requirements, develop project cost estimates, and create customer proposals

Support Outside Sales in the presentation of proposals and solutions to the customer and promote the sale of the project

Review estimates and proposals created by the Division Engineering team for accuracy and support of business goals

Prioritize and assign Engineering, Service, and Shop personnel to work as needed

Lead team to define and deliver projects that meet customer requirements and internal targets for performance, quality, cost, and schedule

Review solutions and designs for accuracy and cost effectiveness

Lead effective technical and cross-functional design reviews

Review engineering drawings, including but not limited to process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), schematics, equipment layouts, and general assembly drawings

Check major installations through periodic site visits

Ensure projects are completed per project requirements and to the customer’s satisfaction

Mentor and coach team members in estimating, planning, project management, and engineering best practices

Develop engineers, ensuring their growth and alignment with company goals

Drive robust engineering design and project management practices with a focus on continuous improvement and excellence

Create and improve engineering processes and ensure Division Engineering personnel adhere to established standards

Stay abreast of new technology and applications within the industry and meet with vendors to review available products and technology

Cultivate and maintain relationships with third party partners, including equipment and material suppliers

Be a point of contact for inside and outside sales personnel, cross-functional associates, partners, and customers

Maintain shop tooling and equipment

Create and submit capital expenditure requests

Coordinate safety training and promote safe work practices on job sites and in the shop

Promote an engaging work environment by exhibiting a positive attitude, helping where needed, and being an active member of the company

Foster and promote the same attitude within the Engineering team

Qualification

Engineering LeadershipCost EstimationProject ManagementProcess EngineeringTechnical Design ReviewContinuous ImprovementSafety TrainingMentoringCross-functional Collaboration