Super Products · 5 hours ago
Director of Engineering
Mukwonago, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expSuper Products is a growing manufacturing company specializing in high quality vacuum truck equipment. The Director of Engineering is responsible for the overall direction and performance of the engineering function, including new product development and continuous improvement of current products.
AutomotiveConsumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and execute long-term strategies for product development and engineering operations
Align engineering initiatives with overall business goals and product lifecycle plans
Partner with other department leaders to set business goals and ensure seamless integration of engineering with sales, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions
Own the process from concept through design, validation, launch, and production release
Champion a Voice of Customer (VOC) approach to ensure product designs exceed customer expectations
Translate customer input into actionable engineering requirements and innovative product features
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service to ensure products are on target with respect to features, cost, performance, reliability, and serviceability
Drive feature innovation and differentiation to maintain industry leadership and competitive advantage
Accurately translate sales orders and customer special requests into a product bill of materials
Promptly investigate and resolve assembly and performance issues that arise during production
Actively support the factory implementation of product changes and the building of prototypes and pilots
Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales teams to resolve complex field issues
Oversee resource planning, recruiting, and professional development of engineering staff
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Establish and maintain engineering procedures, including: New Product Development (NPD), CAD & Documentation standards, Engineering Change Management, R&D and product testing protocols, Project management best practices
Qualification
Required
Proven expertise in strategic planning and developing long-range organizational goals
Strong customer-focused mindset for product development and innovation
Ability to analyze complex processes and reorganize them into efficient value streams
Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodologies within an engineering environment
Skilled in project management tools and meeting deadlines under pressure
Deep product knowledge, including design principles, testing methods, features, usage, and safety standards
Ability to review and approve advanced engineering calculations and test reports
Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills with a proven history of developing high-performing teams
Strong problem-solving and change management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field necessary
Minimum twelve (12) years of product design experience, DFMA, and project management
Minimum eight (8) years of engineering management and leadership
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering, business, or project management
Benefits
Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Profit Share
Company provided uniforms
Plus a full, comprehensive benefit package including:
Matching 401K
Paid Holidays, Sick Time and Vacation
Gym membership reimbursement
Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
Educational assistance and dependent scholarship programs
Company
Super Products
Super Products LLC, an Alamo Group Company, is a prominent manufacturer of vacuum trucks.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase