Director, Engineering_

Lewis Center

ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 12624

Location:

Lewis Center, OH, US, 43035-9445

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Director, Engineering

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES:

Lead, inspire and manage a growing, dynamic, and high performing engineering department. Engage on critical projects as assigned by General Manager.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide subject matter expertise within agreed-upon timeframes to Sales and Applications in the quotation process.

• Recommend and implement metrics on customer satisfaction. During the life cycle of large system projects maintain overall customer satisfaction by anticipating and preventing issues before they become customer concerns, and by optimizing the use of resources.

• Implement the departmental policies and objectives as prescribed by the General Manager. Recommend departmental operating budget and operate department within the budget parameters.

• Maintain an accurate project status tracking system. Collect, monitor, and report on performance at the department level for accountable discipline. Ensure optimal utilization of resources.

• Accountable for the successful execution of the projects. Resolve issues between different groups at the director level.

• Perform SWOT analysis on department as required by the General Manager.

• Recommend and implement best practices and standard designs to improve quality. Direct the implementation of 6 sigma, lean and continuous improvement projects. Measure and report on quality performance data.

• Direct the assessment of new technology to meet anticipated customer requirements as authorized by the General Manager. Perform SWOT analysis on strategic third-party suppliers. Oversee the development of innovative programs to meet industry demand. Recommend and implement design and engineering procedures and standard practices to comply with industry specific regulatory requirements.

• Communicate, implement, and refine the project team culture as prescribed by the General Manager.

• Make recommendations and refinements to job description, competency models, compensation strategy, pay scales and office layout.

• Implement comprehensive performance reviews for direct reports. Produce succession candidates for the Director and Manager roles using the ATS process.

• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.

• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance.

• Hold team members accountable for health, safety, and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process.

• Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained.

• Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees as per established in the training matrix.

• Provide information, instruction, and supervision to employees.

• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees.

Additional Information

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• A BS degree specializing in technology, engineering or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 – 10 years of experience in automated tooling and equipment design, development, and testing. 2 or more years with demonstrated experience in a management role.

• Demonstrate understanding of the systems design process, mechanics/mechatronics, robotics, vision systems, machine controls, structured problem solving, statistical analysis, precision engineering principles is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to lead and work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team is essential.

Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because:

+ We VALUE our People : The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people.

+ We’ve got GREAT Work Perks : We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, free coffee beverages, employee referral program and safety shoe programs.

+ We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards: Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.

+ We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT : ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.