Director of Engineering

Olyphant, PA

Leonard Workforce Solutions is recruiting a Director of Engineering for our client, HK Kolmar USA, LLC in Olyphant, PA.

This is a full-time, ON-SITE position. The typical schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.

*** Interested parties should email their resume and a brief email/note outlining interest and qualifications to Bill Leonard at LeonardWorkforceSolutions@gmail.com

The Role:

The Director of Engineering leads the engineering and maintenance functions and manages the corporate resources used in engineering and capital program work.

Duties:

  • Direct and manage multiple concurrent engineering projects while ensuring their success in meeting their respective objectives.

  • Implement approved engineering budgets and monitor actual expenses to ensure they fall within budgets, analyzing out of budget expenses and ensuring they are offset in other areas of the project unless fully justified.

  • Drive all facility construction, development & maintenance programs.

  • Develop & Drive appropriate Lean Manufacturing Skills to complement production goals.

  • Consult or negotiate with clients to finalize engineering project specifications.

  • Negotiate with 3rd party engineering suppliers to get the best business deals.

  • Present engineering plans, progress status updates and situations to senior management.

  • Review and approve proposed engineering designs and subsequent product and process enhancements or changes.

  • Assists in managing production floor when required for production efficiency & throughput.

  • Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs), GMP’s and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).

  • Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering

  • EIT Certificate

  • Five or more years of engineering, management and project management experience

  • Excellent communications skills

  • Self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills

  • Team player

  • Ability to motivate co-workers, colleagues and others.

Why This Job, Why This Company:

  • Competitive starting salary

  • Health insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • LTD

  • STD

  • Life insurance

  • AD&D

  • 401(K) after six months.

  • PTO - 2 weeks to start

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

STATUS: Recruiting