Director of Engineering

Our company is looking for a Director of Engineering who will lead our engineering department. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring all operations within the department, hiring and training new team members, implementing engineering practices and goals, and planning and coordinating engineering projects. You will set departmental objectives, requirements, and timeframes and research innovative technologies for improving the team's performance. This position will require excellent customer communication skills with an emphasis on creating project plans that ensure quality deliverables on time and within budget.Additionally, you will manage the department's budgeting and expenses, oversee the development of engineering products and processes, and establish strategies that aim to improve overall business success. Ultimately, you will build and foster business relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide motivation and guidance to team members.To ensure success as a Director of Engineering, you should have an outstanding technical background, leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and project management skills.Director of Engineering Duties & Responsibilities:Manage and oversee all operations and aspects of the engineering departmentOrganize and supervise the hiring, training, and scheduling of team membersEstablish and implement engineering practices, processes, and goalsBuild and foster business relationships with internal and external stakeholdersDevelop and coordinate engineering projects and strategiesManage and oversee the department's financing, expenses, and budgetingLead engineering projects by setting objectives, requirements, and timeframesResearch and implement innovative technologies to improve the department's successEvaluate the performance of engineering team membersCollaborate with the upper management about important matters and any issues that may ariseCoordinate and monitor engineering projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budgetsOversee the development of engineering products and processesProvide technical guidance and assistance to engineering team membersUnderstand advances in engineering software technology and how we can apply them to customer projectsDirector of Engineering Requirements:Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field10+ years of working experience in an engineering environmentIn-depth knowledge of engineering practices and processes in multiple engineering disciplinesOutstanding leadership and motivation skillsExcellent communication and presentation skillsStrategic mindsetExceptional project management skillsAs a service organization, the director of engineering will have a deep understating on how to deliver on commitments, grow customer accounts, and be mindful of project billability. This is a remote position, but occasional travel will be required.BenefitsInsurance: All full-time regular employees (and dependents) are eligible to get medical, dental, vision coverage. Employees also can buy up on benefits like FSA, HSA, Life insurance, long and short-term disability.Comprehensive health care and wellness plansRetirement Plan: All employees can enroll in the company's 401k with company matching.Paid Time Off: All full-time regular exempt employees are eligible for our Discretionary Time Off vacation policy after 90 days from their start date, Discretionary Time Off plan is a non-accrual plan for employees. All full-time regular non-exempt employees are eligible for our Paid Time Off Plan policy after 90 days, Paid Time Off plan is an 3.33 hours accrual per pay period for employees.Paid Holidays: All full-time employees will receive 8 paid holidays per year. Full-time non-exempt employees receive an extra floater holiday per year.Paid Sick time: All full-time and part-time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or minimum sick time required by the state.NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS: Saratech does not accept unsolicited resumes from any external agency for the placement of any position. Unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies and received by Saratech will be considered the property of Saratech and may be contacted and engaged with directly by Saratech. Saratech will not pay a placement fee or any other fees to any third-party agency, firm or recruiter who is not specifically retained with a signed fee agreement by Saratech Human Resources to conduct a candidate search. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our website or to any Saratech employee. Saratech will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: Paydarfar Industries, Inc. dba Saratech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.