Alliance Automation, LLC ยท 1 month ago
Director of Mechanical Engineering
Van Wert, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAlliance Automation is a company that provides automation solutions to underserved industries. The Director of Mechanical Engineering will lead the mechanical engineering team, driving innovation and ensuring that engineering initiatives align with business objectives while maintaining high-quality standards in custom automation solutions.
ManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and accountability for the mechanical engineering team
Establish clear goals and performance expectations for direct reports
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance
Develop and implement strategies that align with corporate goals and drive engineering innovation and efficiency
Define and drive the engineering roadmap in collaboration with leadership
Ensure alignment of mechanical engineering initiatives with procurement and operations teams
Identify and implement emerging technologies to maintain a competitive advantage
Ensure high-quality design, development, and execution of both custom automation and standard product offerings
Optimize engineering workflows, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution and delivery
Establish best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
Foster strong collaboration between engineering, project management, procurement, applications and sales to drive successful outcomes
Facilitate seamless communication between departments to enhance productivity and efficiency
Encourage knowledge sharing and cross-disciplinary problem-solving
Support the Sales and Applications team in technical discussions and customer engagements
Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to meet project requirements
Implement strategies to improve labor efficiency, minimize costs, and maximize productivity within the mechanical engineering department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field); Master's degree preferred
10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles, preferably in automation, robotics, or industrial manufacturing
Strong track record of leading engineering teams in the development of automation solutions and products
Proven ability to manage large-scale projects, drive process improvements, and optimize cross-functional collaboration
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and engineering resources
Familiarity with industry regulations, safety standards, and quality assurance processes
Preferred
Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus
Benefits
Hourly/Salary Wage Based on Experience
Paid Vacation
Sick Time
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability
401k & Company Match
Parental Leave
We provide our employees with a safe, clean, climate-controlled work environment.
Company
Alliance Automation, LLC
Simply put, we design and build the machines that enable our customers to build their products.
51-200 employees
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Doug Wenninger
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