Director, Global Engineering

Director, Global Engineering

Belvac's proven technology is utilized worldwide in the 2 piece aluminum beverage can industry. With over 60 years of innovation in the industry, Belvac has provided their customers with sustainable solutions. Supplying can makers with cupping, body making, trimming, decorating, bottom rim coating, necking, shaping and inspection technology. Our machinery is utilized in the beverage, food, beauty, and aerosol industry worldwide. Belvac is dedicated to providing customers with the highest performing machinery for the lowest cost of operation. With over 300 employees across seven locations worldwide, Belvac is able to support customers in real time in over 150+ countries.

General Function

The Director, Global Engineering plans and directs all aspects of engineering activities and projects within the organization. Ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with established policies and objectives. Leads the Engineering Teams to successfully design and release engineering drawings and bills of materials for new customer orders to meet required cycle times and cost requirements. The Director, Global Engineering coordinates new product development for standard products, improvement of existing product lines, compliance with industry standards and cost-effective manufacturability. The Director ensures that the engineering teams works collaboratively with operations, sales, and supply chain departments to achieve company objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, by example, in adhering to Belvac's Basic Beliefs and Vision Statement to assure that a highly motivated, well trained, and managed workforce is maintained. Develop and maintain a working relationship with all other functional areas, at all levels, to maximize the flow of information and utilization of resources and to coordinate the efforts and achievement of company objectives.
• Drive value engineering of all Belvac products to create competitive advantages with cost and performance of the equipment. Work closely with the Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, and the Aftermarket teams to implement new customer centric solutions.
• The Director Global Engineering must demonstrate natural leadership abilities, being able to influence and inspire a cross-functional team and influence senior engineering leadership. The individual's people skills must inspire trust and confidence in others who will then readily follow in their insights and directives.
• Develops and executes an engineering strategic plan that aligns with the direction of the organization, voice of the customer, and associated budget.
• Creates and maintains detailed project plans to ensure projects are completed in a timely and cost-efficient method. The task-based project plans must utilize Gantt Chart methodology to ensure resources are properly scheduled and accountable to achieve desired results.
• Work with Engineering management to ensure that all new products are designed and optimized for manufacture, that process validations are fully complete and that all related process documentation is in place prior to manufacturing startup and product launch.
• Supports and drives active Engineering participation in company Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives. Implements and maintains KPI's to track departmental performance and utilizes structured problem-solving processes to drive corrective actions.
• Actively participates in design for manufacturability reviews and customer field issues. Ensures the Engineering team is proactively addressing issues in a timely manner.
• Develop personnel through effective delegation of responsibility and authority, and through formal and informal training. Identify subordinates who possess high potential for advancement within the organization and mentor them to fulfill the potential.
• Control department expenses and capital within agreed limits and budgets, following company policies and procedures.
• Supports department efforts to achieve and maintain ISO 9001 Registration and other company programs.
• Meet all performance measures as required & agreed by the Executive Vice President

Education

B.S. Engineering required, Master's degree in Engineering preferred. Formal Lean Six Sigma Training Black Belt preferred

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience required along with 10 years progressive work experience in a technical machinery environment, preferable high speed manufacturing equipment (OEM or equivalent). Must be proficient in Autodesk Inventor or equivalent 3D CAD software. In-depth knowledge of industry design drafting standards such as ISO and ANSI Y14. Must have excellent technical written communication skills and verbal presentation skills utilizing Microsoft Office products. Design experience preferred in high-speed rotating machinery. Knowledge of CE (European Safety Standards). Knowledge of gear design, power transmission components, PLC electrical systems and software.