Director of engineering - united states, philadelphia

adecco has the pleasure of representing a fully integrated retail, food service and private label producer of fresh and processed meats company.

the director of engineering must manage their team in all aspects of projects, including the safety, quality, organization, planning, scheduling, subcontractor scheduling, and day-to-day issues. in addition, the individual must ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and in a quality manner.


 

responsibilities

  • lead program engineering teams or department including planning, research & development, and execution of all tasking on projects
  • facilitate pre-bid meetings, contact subcontractors, and prepare scope of work documents in support of the company's project estimating efforts
  • manage the design and execution (i.e. scope, schedule, budget and staffing) of projects as well as the development, implement and improvement of engineering processes
  • manage external environmental and engineering firms as needed
  • oversee the preparing bid packages, issuance of contract documents and invoice approval
  • drive continuous improvement & quality accountability through productivity and quality measures, process training, and process rigor
  • manage project cost/budgets; regularly reviews and updates project and labor costs, processes change orders in a timely fashion, makes suggestions on improving overall productivity and cost savings
  • align resources and processes for project execution to meet technical performance objectives within schedule and cost constraints
  • oversee asset management with internal accounting function
  • provide technical and engineering services, and assists in resolving design issues
  • verify accuracy and completeness of submitted documents against contract drawings and specifications
  • close out estimates, complete post-construction checks, complete as built and review contractor invoices
  • communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with other company personnel and the customer as required
  • organize staff and assign work for both personnel development and product development
  • lead organizational growth by building strong relationships across business and functional boundaries
  • communicate with construction foremen, engineers, inspectors, estimators, and other company personnel
  • interface with local, state, and federal regulators/inspectors as needed
  • qualifications

  • bachelor's of science degree in engineering with 10 or more years of leadership experience in manufacturing engineering
  • ability to easily read and understand blueprints and specifications
  • experience in a food or beverage processing facility
  • ability to multi-task by overseeing several projects
  • highly motivated, organized, and a self-starter
  • experience with ammonia refrigeration systems
  • knowledge of environmental regulations and reporting practices
  • willingness to work occasional weekends is required
  • strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
  • knowledge of autocad or inventor
  • lead by example and follows company policies and ethical standards
  • ability to travel on short notice, both domestically and abroad
  • must be willing to relocate to the surrounding area
  • proficient in ms office software packages, including word, excel and powerpoint
  • preferred

  • graduate's degree in engineering with 8 or more years of leadership experience in manufacturing engineering
  • experience in a slaughtering and/or protein processing facility
  • excellent management and communication skills preferred
  • knowledge of water, steam, and compressed air systems preferred
  • knowledge of process safety management (psm) preferred
  • general knowledge of electrical and control systems preferred
  • general understanding of nec code, epa, and osha and their best practices preferred
  • general understanding of mechanical design is preferred
  • total rewards

  • competitive salaries
  • insurance medical - dental-vision-life-short- and long-term disability
  • relocation package.
  • 401k plan with company match
  • flsa status: salaried exempt

     

    our client is very competitive in terms of total compensation and offers a very strong benefits and relocation package. if interested in talking confidentially about the director of engineering, please send your resume to brooke.fuchs@adeccona.com.



    equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled



    the company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records


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    United States, Philadelphia ,Indiana
    2022-07-14
    2022-08-13
    1735265
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