Hybrid Director of Engineering chez MBI - Malibu Boats, Inc

Description

Summary This position will be responsible for all areas of product development and engineering for all Marine Components products and processes.  This role will lead multiple unique teams, focused on unique products, in multiple locations.  The director of engineering will need to be a highly effective leader who is able to drive a culture of innovation and excellence within their teams.  This role will participate in strategic planning for the business unit and requires an ability to translate strategic goals into executable tactical plans carried out by their teams to drive the business forward.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General Duties
  • Drive a culture of innovation within all engineering teams, originating and executing new ideas for customers in alignment with the strategic vision of the business unit.
  • Align the engineering department’s structure to meet the strategic vision of the business unit.
  • Implement processes for monitoring staff activities, expenditures vs budget, research findings, product testing, progress reports, supplier communication, management communication and project status.
  • Develop new leaders within the department to enable sustainable, rapid growth within the teams.
• Product Development
  • Provide governance over product development processes to support and execute all phases of new product projects and initiatives.
  • Partner with adjacent departments to ensure the correct product is being delivered on time, on budget and to expectations.
  • Interface with procurement for sourcing new parts and materials required for new products.
  • Negotiate consulting contracts and expectations to perform research and design needs.
  • Manage tooling quotes needed to bid new tooling and fixtures as well as oversee the tooling supplier communication and approval of new tooling.
  • Ensure engineering teams provide production teams with detailed information needed to successfully build all new product.
• Manage product engineering teams
  • Lead the team to support and coordinate engine improvement projects and resources in all areas of engine development, validation, and manufacturing.
  • Lead and grow the engineering team and coordinate resources necessary to be successful.
  • Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring projects, budgets, staff activities, expenditures, research findings, product testing, progress reports, supplier communication, management communication and project status.
  • Negotiate consulting contracts and expectations to perform research and design needs.
  • Oversee project timelines and weekly communication to the management team.
  • Hold project owners accountable for deadlines and new product delivery dates.
• Manage process engineering teams
  • Oversee all activities of process engineering that include manufacturing capability development, capacity increases, new product integration, continuous improvement, training supplements, line balancing, partnering with production for corrective actions, scheduling support, new equipment projects, and others.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                                  

Engineering bachelors degree, or related degree from ABET accredited University required 

Minimum 7 yrs experience in mechanical design and product development

Minimum 5 yrs product development experience

Minimum 5 yrs experience in 3D solid modeling, SolidWorks preferred

Language Skills                                                              

English required. Effective communication skills will be necessary to perform tasks.

Mathematical Skills                                                     

Will use mathematics to solve problems, up to the algebraic level.

Reasoning Ability                                                          

Must maintain a strong understanding of general problem solving, logical reasoning, and root cause analysis.

Other Qualifications

CPM, PE, or other professional certifications a plus

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use the drop down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

1. Sits                 6 hours
2. Stands          1 hours
3. Walks            2 hours
4. Drives           1 hours

 

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:  type amount of weight in each area

Maximum 50 (lbs)                            Frequently 25 (lbs)                          Occasionally 35 (lbs)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities: 

1. Simple Grasping -      Right     Frequent                             Left Frequent
2. Pushing/Pulling -      Right   Frequent                               Left Frequent
3. Fine Manipulation - Right   Frequent                Left Frequent

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities: 

1. Right -   Occasional                   b.  Left - Occasional

Employee is required to perform these activities: 

1. Bending-At-Waist                    Occasional
2. Squatting                                     Occasional
3. Climbing - Ladders, Stairs      Occasional
4. Kneeling - On Ground             Occasional
5. Reaching - Above Shoulder  Occasional

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety glasses required while in production areas

Other PPE may be required based on specific projects.

Typical __8-10___ hour work days, frequent overtime required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork:  Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation:  Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability:  Takes responsibility for own actions.

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