Itron, Inc. · 1 day ago
Director of Global Manufacturing Engineering
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expItron, Inc. is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. The Director of Global Manufacturing Engineering provides strategic leadership and oversight for manufacturing engineering teams, focusing on developing and executing global manufacturing strategies that drive operational excellence and innovation.
Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyCommunications InfrastructureEnergyEnergy ManagementGovTechOil and GasSoftwareWater
Responsibilities
Lead and Develop Teams: Mentor and empower a global team of manufacturing engineering managers, fostering an inclusive culture of safety, quality, productivity, and cost optimization
Strategic Direction: Set and communicate the strategic vision for manufacturing engineering, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, customer needs, and market demands
Advanced Manufacturing: Oversee planning, development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods and processes for new and existing products worldwide
New Product Introductions: Direct and coordinate seamless transitions from design to full-scale manufacturing for new product launches
Scalable Processes: Develop and implement scalable manufacturing processes to support rapid growth and global expansion
Continuous Improvement: Champion LEAN principles and continuous improvement initiatives across all manufacturing sites to enhance agility and efficiency
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with leaders in Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure smooth product introductions and enhancements
Global Capacity Planning: Direct the development and deployment of manufacturing tests, controls, systems, and capacity plans to meet global demand
Capital Investment: Manage global capital expenditure budgets, ensuring investments align with strategic priorities and deliver measurable ROI
Innovation & Trends: Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends, evolving manufacturing approaches to maintain a competitive edge
Talent Development: Advocate for talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building across the global manufacturing engineering function
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in related field such as engineering or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including significant leadership of multi-site or global teams
Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing strategy, operational excellence, and people leadership
Proven ability to drive change, foster innovation, and deliver results in a complex, global environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills with a customer-centric mindset
Preferred
Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline
Experience in utilities, energy, or technology sectors
Familiarity with digital manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 principles
Benefits
Financial
Social
Health and wellbeing programs
Paid vacation
401k matching
Employee stock purchase program
Hybrid work schedule
Annual bonus program
Annual equity grant program
Company
Itron, Inc.
Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $700M
1993-11-04IPO
Leadership Team
Thomas Deitrich
President & CEO / COO
Brian McGuigan
Director Smart Cities, EMEA
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