Engineering Director, Global Special Products Group

Emerson; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Marshalltown, IA is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the Special Products Group, overseeing three engineering teams in Marshalltown, Seregno, and Tianjin. You will drive global resource planning, performance metrics, and strategic direction for the department while reporting to the VP of Product Engineering.

Key focus areas include cross‑functional collaboration with sales and manufacturing, governance of quality and safety, and promoting continuous improvement with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in sales or engineering management.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of engineering managers across multiple sites.
• Develop, implement and manage a global demand and supply plan for the engineering team.
• Monitor metrics for quality, performance and productivity to meet targets.
• Partner with regional teams to maintain standards and compliance.
• Promote continuous improvement and adoption of intelligent automation.
• Mentor and develop team members and drive growth.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Description

Emerson is seeking an accomplished and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our Special Products Group. The Special Products Group is comprised of three distinct engineering teams (process, steam conditioning and gate/globe/check) designing innovative solutions and product modifications tailored to customer specifications. The annual value of these solutions is $170M to $220M. The selected individual will be responsible for leading the leaders of the product engineering teams. Engineering teams are in Marshalltown, Iowa, USA; Tianjin, China; Seregno, Italy; and Chennai, India. The position reports directly to the Vice President, Product Engineering and Engineered Specials.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead and oversee a team of engineering managers responsible for designing specialized product solutions. Direct reports are based in Marshalltown, USA, and Seregno, Italy. Indirect (“dotted line”) reports are based in Chennai, India, Tianjin, China; Cernay, France, and Dubai, UAE.
• Develop, implement and manage a global demand and supply (resource) plan for the Special Products engineering team.
• Develop, implement, and monitor global metrics (quality, performance and productivity) to ensure engineering work meets Emerson quality targets and service levels meet or exceed market requirements.
• Partner with World Area and regional engineering teams based in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America to maintain compliance with established engineering standards and metrics.
• Ensure all activities adhere to industry standards, government regulations, and Emerson’s quality and safety policies.
• Establish strategic direction and long-term objectives for the department, aligning with Flow Controls business goals.
• Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and competitor offerings to sustain Emerson's competitive positioning.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation and operational efficiency within engineering processes.
• Identify and implement relevant uses for Intelligent Automation and Artificial Intelligence to enable productivity for engineers.
• Mentor and develop team members by providing guidance, support, opportunities for professional growth, and conducting regular performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including sales, marketing, and manufacturing—to drive profitable growth and expand gross profit margins.
• Serve as a member of the Product Engineering and Engineered Products senior leadership team.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; advanced degree or MBA is desired.
• At least 10 years of experience in sales or engineering management.
• Proven leadership in overseeing multidisciplinary engineering groups within dynamic environments promoting collaboration.
• History of driving process improvements, enhancing quality, and increasing efficiency within engineering projects.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with a proven capacity to align business objectives with technical requirements.
• Ability to travel (USA and international) for internal Emerson meetings / presentations, customer meetings, and industry events.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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