Director of Engineering (PE)

Director of Engineering (PE) page is loaded## Director of Engineering (PE)locations: King of Prussia, PA USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R021311BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.**Job Description:**Director, Engineering**Who You’ll Work With**You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.When you join Design Group as a Director, Engineering, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.**What You’ll Do**As the Director of Engineering, you will:**Champion Quality Assurance:*** Actively participate in milestone and final reviews of design deliverables to ensure the highest quality work product.* Collaborate with Discipline Leads and Project Managers to review and mark up drawing sets and specifications.* Identify and rectify errors or omissions in drawings and specifications, fostering a culture of excellence within the Technical Delivery Team.**Drive Continuous Improvement:*** Solicit input from Discipline Leaders and Project Managers to gather valuable Lessons Learned from each project.* Develop actionable plans to implement continuous improvements, ensuring enhanced performance on future projects.**Workload & Productivity Management:*** Administer daily workload priorities for all projects, maintaining efficient project assignments.* Collaborate with Discipline Leads and Project Managers to manage workload planning.* Forecast resource needs and facilitate their acquisition, either temporarily from other offices or permanently through recruitment.* Foster collaboration with other Engineering Managers to optimize workload resourcing, production quality, and professional development.* Monitor weekly labor utilization for maximum productivity.**Proposal Preparation:*** Assist in proposal preparation by defining scope and estimating the level of effort required for new work activities.**Mentorship & Career Development:*** Mentor and empower team members to enhance their knowledge and capabilities in alignment with our practice goals.* Support individual growth and provide opportunities for advancement within the team.**Coordination and Client Communication:*** Promote design coordination across all disciplines.* Monitor productivity during the design development process.* Ensure the team comprehends project scope and client expectations, facilitating design coordination with regular milestone reviews.* Recognize and manage out-of-scope engineering work requests to assist Project Managers and Discipline Leads with change management.**What You’ll Bring**To excel in this role, you should have:* Minimum 7 years of experience managing multi-discipline design teams (Consumer Products or Food & Beverage industry experience preferred, with additional experience in Life Science or Industrial markets as a plus).* Minimum 15 years of experience in design and construction document production (Consumer Products or Food & Beverage industry experience preferred, with additional experience in Life Science or Industrial markets as a plus).* Experience as Engineer of Record.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and clients.* Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and Bluebeam.* A BS degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited school (MS in a related field is desired).* Professional Engineer Licensure.Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Director, Engineering, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.#LI-JF1*At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. *Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.**Company:**Design Group #J-18808-Ljbffr