Currently hiring a Director of Engineering Compensation - $160-200k/ year Job Summary: The Director of Engineering provides management leadership to engineering and technical staff engaged in the development and sustaining engineering efforts. End markets for the products and project designs are for application specific Equipment. Overseeing multi discipline product development. Drive engineering standard operating condition, continuous improvement, quality, innovation, and cost-effectiveness in Engineering designs with a pivotal focus on system control hardware and software. Provide mentorship and inspire a high-performance based culture. Essential Functions: ▪ Drive techniques, standards, and set the technical direction for design processes and procedures ensuring that technical decisions align with company goals, business objectives, and produce consistent superior results across engineering and design projects. ▪ Develop and implement best industry practices in system control architecture, process control, control and monitoring systems and industrial networks. ▪ Lead efforts to optimize engineering solutions for performance, reliability, and manufacturability. ▪ Implement project management and processes to monitor progress across projects . ▪ Collaborate and work closely with departments such as R&D, sales, and operations to ensure timely delivery of products that meet and exceed customer expectations. ▪ Ensure adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. ▪ Manage project budget and monitor costs while driving efficiency. ▪ Ensure efficient allocation of resources. ▪ Oversee project delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality execution. ▪ Cultivate and build relationships with customers on project progress ▪ Inspire high-performance by setting measurable objectives and KPI’s, encourage communication and collaboration among team members, solicit feedback, and provide development opportunities such training and stretch assignments. ▪ Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implement processes and tools to enhance engineering efficiency. Education & Experience • Minimum master’s degree in an engineering discipline with electrical or control engineering preferred. ▪ 10+ years of experience leading interdisciplinary engineering teams in thermal and or process equipment. ▪ Prior hands-on experience in Control System Engineering preferred. Prior experience in the aerospace, industrial, microelectronic and or Nanotechnology thermal equipment industry strongly preferred. Required Skills & Abilities: ▪ History of brining thermal process or other equipment of high complexity to engineering completion ▪ Hands-on experience with process control systems, instrumentation controls, industrial controls and communications, safety systems preferred. ▪ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions. ▪ Effective organizational leadership and management capabilities. ▪ Proven results for timely project delivery, project management, cost control and customer satisfaction. ▪ Ability to inspire, motivate, and empower teams. ▪ Professional demeanor and demonstrated ability to balance multiple tasks. ▪ Excellent communication & collaboration skills. ▪ Exceptionally organized with thorough attention to detail. ▪ Trained in Six Sigma methodology, quality management and continuous improvement tools. ▪ Proficiency with statistical applications as well as ERP software. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Central Islip,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025. 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