Director of Engineering

Saratech Inc; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead their engineering department. In this role, you will oversee operations, manage budgets, and coordinate projects while fostering relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and proven leadership skills, aiming to enhance the department's success through innovative practices.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with company matching

Discretionary Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick time

Qualifications

• 10+ years of working experience in an engineering environment.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering practices and processes in multiple engineering disciplines.
• Outstanding leadership and motivation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all operations of the engineering department.
• Establish and implement engineering practices, processes, and goals.
• Lead engineering projects by setting objectives, requirements, and timeframes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field

Job description

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 department
• Organize and supervise the hiring, training, and scheduling of team members
• Establish and implement engineering practices, processes, and goals
• Build and foster business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and coordinate engineering projects and strategies
• Manage and oversee the department's financing, expenses, and budgeting
• Lead engineering projects by setting objectives, requirements, and timeframes
• Research and implement innovative technologies to improve the department's success
• Evaluate the performance of engineering team members
• Collaborate with the upper management about important matters and any issues that may arise
• Coordinate and monitor engineering projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budgets
• Oversee the development of engineering products and processes
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to engineering team members
• Understand advances in engineering software technology and how we can apply them to customer projects

Director of Engineering Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field
• 10+ years of working experience in an engineering environment
• In-depth knowledge of engineering practices and processes in multiple engineering disciplines
• Outstanding leadership and motivation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strategic mindset
• Exceptional project management skills

As 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.

Benefits

Insurance: 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 plans

Retirement 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.