Engineering & Projects Director: Lean & Innovation

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston, TX is seeking an engineering and project leadership role responsible for guiding a diverse team of technical professionals through complex technology implementations and startups. You will oversee equipment life cycle and enablement across projects.

The role directs new equipment deployments, infrastructure readiness, and startup activities, while coordinating with vendors and ensuring compliant documentation for sustainable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience is required.
• 7 years of engineering and leadership experience.
• Lean methodology and AutoCAD experience.
• Experience directing root cause analysis activities, supporting process development and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Handle and develop Engineering and Project Management staff; provide the expertise to support a diverse group of technical professionals
• Provide technical leadership and direction on complex technology implementations and startups, including equipment life cycle and required enablement
• Direct the implementation of new equipment and technology, including infrastructure, installation, commissioning and startup readiness
• Provide program management leadership with leading-edge technology vendors
• Manage the documentation and procedures to successfully launch new technology and allow for a transition to a sustainable operation
• Research expenses and assess correlations with earlier cost and future price direction
• Handle schedules, equipment build and delivery, coordination with vendor teams, continuous improvement and innovation with startups, operational improvements and technology features
• Lead and mentor engineering and technical professionals in all aspects of their areas of responsibility

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Project Management

Lean Methodology

Root Cause Analysis

Process Development

Documentation

Mentoring

Leadership

Collaboration

Technology Implementation

Equipment Lifecycle

Sustainable Operation

Continuous Improvement

Vendor Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Jobtailor in Houston, TX is seeking an engineering and project leadership role responsible for guiding a diverse team of technical professionals through complex technology implementations and startups. You will oversee equipment life cycle and enablement across projects.

The role directs new equipment deployments, infrastructure readiness, and startup activities, while coordinating with vendors and ensuring compliant documentation for sustainable operations.