Seeking an experienced Vice President of Engineering for reporting to the company President to head up the global engineering function for our client and its three subsidiaries. Our client’s wide-ranging technologies require a dynamic leader with knowledge and experience covering multiple elements; pressure & temperature sensors, analytical systems, software and after market services.

Our client is a wholly owned subsidiary of a leading global supplier of highly engineered test, measurement and control products and software utilized in the manufacturing process of rubber and polymers. In addition to the Rubber and Plastics industries, their products are used in applications within Oil & Gas, Sanitary, and Life Sciences industries. The company serves a diverse group of customers throughout the world, including end users, OEM’s, and distributors.  They are headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, with facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Malaysia.

The successful candidate will lead, manage and direct global engineering units, set strategy, grow a profitable global engineering unit, and share responsibility for the P&L, business results, business operations, and employee organization with executive leadership team. Travel is estimated to be 30-40% to customers and manufacturing sites. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

M.S. in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent in education and experience, with an MBA preferred, and experience with firmware and software also preferred.

Ten years of increasing responsibility leading a multi-site global engineering organization.  Experience in implementing and executing product development process methodology and conducting Net Present Value (NPN) evaluation or other product prioritization processes.  Proven history of releasing products on time and on budget.  Experience with initiating change and ensuring transition to a high performing global development effort.

Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge of pressure & temperature sensors, analytical systems, software and after market services.

 Demonstrated prior experience in managing multi-site engineering groups; demonstrated superior organizational skills and excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Language Skills:

Ability to analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. The ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, both internally and externally with all customers, employees and the general public.

People Development and Leadership:

Consistent record of successfully developing resources along both managerial and technical tracks. Supervise all engineering managers and staff. Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws in all countries. Responsibility includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; employee development; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Reasoning Ability:

Demonstrated problem solving ability.  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits plan.