Design Director directs and oversees CAE technical and team capability to support product, component, or structure design. Provides expertise and technical leadershipfor benchmarking, concept design, prototype development, simulation, testing protocols, and optimization utilizing CAE design and analysis techniques and tools. Being a Design Director develops and optimizes CAE methodology, including guidelines and standards, to increase design process efficiency. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Additionally, Design Director typically reports to senior management. The Design Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Design Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Field Service Training (40%)
Develop, maintain & administer all Field Service training curriculums & programs, inclusive of technical, product application, process workflows & professional skills. Administer all training evaluations, records & reporting. Programs must developed & administered in close coordination with BDC's VP Field Service. Ultimately, the outcome of these efforts will enable BDC techs to work safely, effectively & professionally
2. Corporate Safety & Compliance (30%)
Foster a "worker safety first" culture. Develop, maintain & administer all safety programs, policies & procedures for BDC. Ensure safety programs & workflow processes comply with OSHA, NFPA, MSHA & any other standards. Administer safety training programs & maintenance of training records & reporting. Conduct & oversee internal audit processes to drive safety compliance. Investigate and manage non-compliance, incidents and claims.
3. Product / Sales Application Training (20%)
Foster strong product knowledge among Sales, Customer Service, Field Service & any other customer facing roles. Develop, maintain & administer all Product & Sales Application training curriculums & programs. Programs will required close coordinate with VP Sales & other managers as needed.