Milacron · 22 hours ago
Senior Director - Global Engineering
Mold-Masters
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expMold-Masters is a global leader in the plastics industry, and they are seeking a Senior Director - Global Engineering to oversee the Engineering department and ensure support for Mold-Masters products and services. The role involves leading a team of engineers, setting engineering standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
IndustrialManufacturingMechanical EngineeringMachinery ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Primary role is to provide Technical Services in CAD, CAM, CAE and PDM/PLM and Application Engineering at the regional level with regional leadership guidance, while integrating Global Engineering Standardization through the leadership and support of Global Engineering Leadership
Leading global Engineering calls and workshops
Setting Engineering KPI´s local and global
Selling Engineering solutions to customer
CAD to CAM Parametric Modeling and Automation
Application and Customer Solutions
PDM/PLM enhancements and supporting and implement automation tools
Close Teamwork with R&D and Master Solution team
Supervise day to day engineering operation of the assigned work area(s) to ensure efficient use of resources with an objective to ensure the department meets the requirements of our customers in a timely manner
Supervise assigned personnel – define work assignments, manages overtime goals, etc
Advises management of new development opportunities which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations
Keeps Senior management informed and meets with President Global Engineering for operational and technical discussions
Communicates with R&D management to transfer ideas
Responsible for all standard and custom products, customer designs that use existing base products
Supports and works very close with the PDM-PLM Team
Analyzes the needs of all Designers by evaluating functions, current practices and procedures, goals and information
Interfaces with the Engineering departments globally to create global Engineering KPI´s (capacity, utilization, productivity, on-time etc.)
SAP setup for Engineering Cost Centers and clocking, BOMs etc
Provides leadership in searching for continuous improvement and reduced work- in-progress
Troubleshoots a variety of technical problems related to Engineering Design with assistance from other senior engineering team members
Develops and implements design best practices to ensure efficiencies in designing customer systems
Supervises configuration management for existing and new standard products
Supervises use of custom components and quantifies need for standardization
Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products. Direction usually provided by President Global Engineering, Director Product Excellence and Engineering Systems
Maintains cost control for the department and forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests (yearly basis)
Coordinates workflow with international Engineering offices, e.g., MM Indian Engineering office
Ensures that deliverables meet targeted dates, free of errors
Ensures manpower and resources are allocated to achieve company business goals
Maintains accurate records for time, vacation administration, employee performance and salary reviews and manages employee relations issues for assigned work area(s)
Works closely with Human Resources to ensure timely hiring and training of staff is completed in keeping with the annual head count plan
Ensures ISO guidelines are followed
Ensures compliance with Health and Safety program
The Director – Engineering and Project Management is responsible for managing the execution of design/CAD processes for all proposed and existing products. The incumbent will ensure the departmental resources are aligned with business goals, independently identify the micro and macro level developmental needs, and formulate training plans. The incumbent will provide critical operational information to the President Global Engineering regarding the department budget and expected headcount. Determine and provide necessary training for individuals to ensure a uniform cross section of talent within the group in every aspect of the job
The Director – Engineering and Project Management is responsible for prioritizing, delegating, and assigning of work as well as the establishment and review of KPI’s. This includes supervising, meeting ISO standards, being responsible for assigned resources, and acting as a technical resource for team members and other departments to resolve design issues
Direct, resolve and delegate issues with the production of engineering shared services design drawings and schematics; contact outside resources for input into maximizing reliable and stable processes; provide design expertise to other departments on production, research, and implementation of new technologies; work to level out the workload of existing and proposed design processes to maximize efficiency
The incumbent must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing is an asset
The incumbent will proactively search out opportunities to achieve improvement in KPIs, including methods, quality, and product improvements; and implements various continuous improvement programs
Qualification
Required
University or FH Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a professional certification
Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated expertise of CAD design CREO
High-level proficiency of CAE Analytics Pro E – preferably from the injection and or Co- Injection molding industry, mold making industry and / or hot runners systems, hot halves and other related products
PDM/PLM Windchill background knowledge
SAP knowledge of the modules related to Engineering
Formal management training
Proven track record in the management of a technical department
Global experience
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational skills
Capability of reading and interpreting documents such as technical blueprints and schematics
Ability to evaluate highly technical reports and to communicate effectively with management and external suppliers
Ability to mentor and train employees
Direct, resolve and delegate issues with the production of engineering shared services design drawings and schematics
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing is an asset
Ability to proactively search out opportunities to achieve improvement in KPIs, including methods, quality, and product improvements
Implement various continuous improvement programs
Preferred
Background in the Plastic Industry preferred Hot-Runner, Mold-Making and Injection Molding
PMO Program Management and PMP is preferred
Company
Milacron
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution, and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the plastic technology and processing industry.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-07-12Acquired
2005-05-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Bruce Chalmers
Member Board of Directors
Recent News
2024-02-19
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