VP of Engineering

PTC is a growing, fast-paced, mechanically advanced organization that provides value added solutions to world-wide users of mechanical tubing. This is not “an old steel pipe” business. PTC is a fact-based, solutions oriented company that is growing each day. PTC is a manufacturer of welded steel & alloy tubing and chrome-plated bar. PTC has ten plants in PA, OH, IL, TX, MN and MO;

and its products are used globally, in products made by its customers such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Jeep, and Honda.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

FREE HealthcareHSA option

Dental Vision Life  Insurance Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance Long Term Disability Cancer & Critical accident coverage
401K plan with company match

Referral Bonus Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC Alliance employees

Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary:

The Vice President of Engineering plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees activities in the Engineering Department, ensuring the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of PTC. Evaluates manufacturing processes to determine strategies and programs, which provide greater productivity and efficiency of Company functions. Investigates, and determines solutions to optimize manufacturing processes, coordinates testing, installation and maintenance of mechanical components, equipment, and systems following accepted professional principles or established practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Key liaison between Plant Manager and Maintenance/Manufacturing Engineering Department.
• Oversees the preparation and final approval of project plans.
• Conducts or acquires cost analysis for development projects; prepares or delegates preparation of schedule of project completion dates.
• Ensures that projects are completed within budget and in an economical manner.
• Establishes and implements the strategic direction of the Company’s engineering and development initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Company’s executive leadership to develop and meet organizational goals while supplying expertise and guidance on projects, operations, and systems.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements new technologies and systems to improve organizational processes and decision-making.
• Ensures that departmental decisions such as staffing, development, organization, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization’s business plan and vision.
• Establishes, communicates, and implements engineering and development policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent operations.
• Establishes and administers the department’s budget.
• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in engineering and development related to the organization’s industry.
• Negotiates cost-effective contracts for the organization; coordinates and implements contractors’ work, and resolves any disputes over labor, scheduling, or payments.

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering;
Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of industry related experience, including supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, employee development, mentoring, and succession planning skills…