Software Engineering Director jobs in Oshkosh, WI

Position Summary:

Reporting to the General Manager - Automation Solutions Business Unit (ASBU), the Engineering Director will be responsible for direct oversight of technical and engineering staff to deliver high quality and efficient manufacturing solutions in support of the business. As a member of the ASBU leadership team, the Engineering Director will be instrumental in the development and deployment of strategic initiatives for the business. This position is critical to facilitate collaboration with internal partners and to create capability to effectively support and grow the business.

This position can be hybrid based in Randolph or Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Regular travel to both Oshkosh and Randolph is required.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop the structure and manage the engineering organization to ensure key initiatives are met on time and within budget.
• Mentor team and develop a strong pipeline of engineering talent.
• Implement engineering standards and process improvements to improve efficiency and productivity within the department.
• Monitor and adjust department resources to ensure progress against project, schedules and budgets; allocate resources as required to accomplish goals.
• Provide technical oversight and coordination of project engineering work.
• Perform administrative and oversight functions in approving proposals, expenditures, enforcing policies and hiring of engineers.
• Lead R&D ideation and collaborate closely with Product Management to bring new products to market.
• Work closely with internal departments/functions and customers to provide input and guidance on technical issues and negotiate and finalize engineering requirements.
• Interface with sales, applications and manufacturing regarding customer technical requirements and specifications.
• Develop strong personal relationships with internal and external customers, and play a key role in providing VOC that will influence business strategy and priorities.
• Work closely with Regal Rexnord's Conveying Group to assure functional direction is consistent with overall company objectives.
• Evaluate customer conveyor designs or failures.
• Develop detailed assembly and installation drawings of conveyor, components and manage projects of overall conveying design configuration.
• Perform design calculations and prepare material specifications.
• Make sketches, schematics and CAD drawings to provide information to ensure that customer requirements are being met or improved.
• Use a variety of engineering skills to assist in problem resolution, including but not limited to; problem solving skills, CAD, statistical methods and assorted computer hardware and software packages.

As a driver of Process Improvement:

• Gain understanding of internal processes and procedures, identify and implement opportunities to streamline engineering workflow and increase engineering capacity.
• Work with manufacturing departments to identify and implement productivity and efficiency improvements throughout the manufacturing processes, utilizing RBS tools and concepts.
• Investigate variables that may present process problems and find solutions.
• Make recommendations regarding improved design.
• Research and develop new enhancements to meet the needs of specific customer applications.
• Devise and execute a methodology for discovering and analyzing new technology development relevant to the ASBU manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantage, and limitations which affect long range plant and gear engineering planning.
• As a Key Leadership Team Member for ASBU.
• Participation in overall business decision making, policy setting, budget control and strategy development.

Along with other management members, shared accountability for BU performance as related to annual and mid-term objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or other relevant technical or related field
• MBA preferred
• 7-10 years' minimum of results-oriented experience in manufacturing facilities.
• 5 years minimum experience supervising and providing direct technical leadership to multicultural engineering team.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Paid Leaves

• Tuition Assistance

Regal Rexnord Corporation ("Regal Rexnord") is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. Regal Rexnord is a $7.2B company with 36,000 associates globally.

You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. The company's products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing, to name a few of the applications where our products are used.

Regal Rexnord's business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the company's commitment to sustainability. The company's industrial powertrain and automation solutions offerings are an important part of the company's growth strategy. The company's strategy includes leveraging 80/20 to prioritize all activities, including product excellence, operational excellence and commercial excellence (i) driving organic sales growth through the introduction of innovative new products, with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency, (ii) establishing and maintaining new customers, as well as developing new opportunities with existing customers, (iii) participating in higher growth end markets and geographies, and (iv) identifying and consummating strategic, value creating acquisitions.

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email . If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail .

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Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.