Director of Engineering - Royal Switchgear

Director Of Engineering

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Mac Lean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety.

Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Take your next career step with Royal Switchgear Manufacturing (a Maclean Power Systems Company), a leader in engineering, design, and manufacturing of critical electrical infrastructure solutions. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Director of Engineering who is responsible for driving operational performance through planning, organizing and directing of the Engineering departments. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented team player with strong analytical skills, a process improvement mindset, detail orientation, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Location:

Onsite - Bessemer, Alabama

• Supervise and direct the actions of an onsite engineering department as well as a 3rd party engineering team in India.
• Communicates with other departments and vendors on technical matters as required.
• Providing support for Sales, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Designing products based upon the interpretation of IEEE specifications, customer specifications, and acceptable manufacturing processes.
• Providing supervision/development of Engineering personnel
• Assisting in business planning.
• Reviewing or developing BOMs to meet customer product requirements.
• Training RSMC personnel and sales agents regarding product design.
• Maintaining good working relationships with peers in all departments.
• Specifying and documenting the requirements for materials, processes, and products including all Engineering documentation (drawings, certified test reports, computer work documentation, etc.)
• Properly using, caring for, and maintaining acquisition of tools, instruments, factory equipment, test equipment, and office equipment required to perform job tasks.
• Maintaining extensive internal contact with all departments, contact with agents, customers, vendors, and IEEE committees as directed including technical presentations.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited school required.
• 5+ years of relevant business and 3+ years supervisory experience required.
• Self-motivation with a positive, adaptive, and success-seeking mentality.
• Working knowledge of Engineering principles, IEEE specifications and test methods.
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer hardware and software experience in CAD and CNC programming.
• Professional Engineering certification is desirable but not required.
• MBA is desirable but not required.
• Timely and well-organized communicator.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP systems, INFOR Syte Line is a plus.
• Power and/or electrical system knowledge.

• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, MS Office suite
• Strong analytical skills with a high-level of attention to detail and business process
• Strong skills in developing and presenting performance metrics reports
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with others
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data
• Ability to prepare and present comprehensive reports
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting information
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed as needed
• WMS experience and knowledge preferred
• ERP system knowledge (JD Edwards preferred)

Total Rewards Offering: MPS offers a competitive compensation package; including a bonus potential based on company performance and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with employer match, employer-paid disability and more...

For Us, For Family. Surround yourself with fun, energetic, and hard-working professionals who are dedicated to achieving Mission Zero; zero safety or environmental incidents.

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