Director of Engineering

• Experience: NOTE: Looking for local or nearby Candidates o Minimum 10 years work-related experience, 3-5 years Management experience o Working knowledge of Lean methodologies o Has good knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), SAE, and other over-the-road vehicle standards and specifications. • Communications: o Excellent verbal and written communication skills o Effective interaction with personnel at various levels within and outside the business o Positive working attitude toward other employees; be a team player • Engineering Focus: o Develop and lead a team of engineers, designers, and technicians towards world class goals while converting specific customer requirements to robust engineering designs/packages o Provides leadership and direction such that the engineering process is developed and executed similar to a production process, driving efficiencies in cycle time/lead time reduction and defect reduction o Supports the Lean Organization while working closely with manufacturing, quality, and materials on product and process improvement initiatives o Manages the total cost of the Bill of Materials o Oversees the Development of all projects and initiatives including proposal/approval, budgeting, resourcing, milestone deliverables, reliability testing, prototype manufacturing and production launch o Liaisons with Sales and Operations Management in the evaluation of new product offerings o Drive product development through a strong understanding of the marketplace and competitive landscape • Education/Misc.: o 4 year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Master’s degree or Professional Engineering degrees desirable o Technical knowledge of mechanical design and material specifications. o Ability to operate a PC with Solid Works or similar software o Additional certifications and training in Lean, Six Sigma, or other advanced degree programs desirable o Ability to travel to other plants (North Carolina) and industry events Job Status: Full Time Eligibility: H1B or EAD GC or GC or USC Contact: 703 349 1214 Share the Profiles to Mahesh@tammina.com Keep the subject line with Job Title and Location Tech Tammina LLC