Global Engineering Leader - E&A

About Us:

Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, USA, Afinitas is the global market leader for pipe and precast concrete equipment, forming systems and concrete accessories used to build the world’s critical transportation, water and utility infrastructure systems. Afinitas is known for the innovative technologies and services it provides through its trusted HawkeyePedershaab, BFS, New Hampton Metal Fab and other well-known brands, which customers have relied upon for decades. Afinitas is a part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment arm of Barry-Wehmiller, 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:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President, Global Engineering for Afinitas, will be responsible for building a globally aligned engineering team across all 3 manufacturing sites – Mediapolis, USA, Brondeslev, Denmark and Blaubeuren, Germany. As this is a Global Role, this position can be based from any of those 3 locations.

This leader will analyze the current state of engineering and lead a change management effort to drive standard global design philosophy, tools, methods, and metrics to enable consistency and quality of designs for the global manufacture of Afinitas product lines. This leader will lead the Engineering function for the division; both for the sold-work engineering cycle from customer product requirements through final production; and for the product development cycle from new product conception through production. The role will define and implement a global engineering team structure in a way that creates technical career paths while leveraging competencies across all levels of the engineering organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Assess the current state of Mechanical and Controls engineering within the company’s multisite network and plan, develop, organize, implement, and execute a holistic framework, systems and structure for engineering team
• Lead, motivate, and develop the functional team (whether direct or indirect reporting) on an ongoing basis, and provide direct feedback and coaching to ensure a culture where team members feel cared for and perform with excellence
• Define optimal engineering organization structure to support growth and career development, while promoting global flexibility of the group
• Spearhead the development, communication, and implementation of global engineering standards for software used, design principles, drafting standards, BOM structure, part numbering, use of standard parts, HMI design, programming languages, etc.
• Instill generational product development approach to balance product line improvement and innovation with standardization and consistent manufacturability
• Manage team members in project planning and priority setting to assure operational objectives are obtained
• Work in partnership with VP, Global Service & Aftermarket to ensure Engineering organizational structure and resources are aligned and supported to drive division wide project management
• Submit thoughtful investment analysis (aligned with step-change) for any required technology or tools that expedite the engineering department’s progress
• Create and drive tools and metrics that inform and improve performance, including analysis around shared capacity, reduced engineering content, and efficient team utilization
• Drive an environment of continuous improvement and provide organizational support and structure to lead sustainable changes within the engineering function
• Engage with multi-functional partners and business leaders including those in operations, supply chain, service, sales, marketing, and the executive leadership team
• Provide leadership and management expertise for the measurement and effectiveness within the Engineering function, utilizing data and metrics to instill Engineering accountability
• Facilitate alignment with R&D team to ensure smooth handoff of new products into our Engineering team
• Determine primary and secondary sites for key product lines and assess Engineering talent and development needs to achieve multi-site manufacturing
• Provide support and assist with the change management with introduction of new products

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years in a global company leading Engineering or Operations, with experience building and leading Engineering programs; experience in capital equipment, or complex systems manufacturing is desired
• A technical degree in engineering or similar field is desired; the ideal candidate will have an advanced technical degree or MBA
• A proven-track record of driving Engineering in identifying areas or improvement across an organization, implementing corrective actions and best practices when necessary
• Demonstrated effective leadership (both direct and through influence) across multiple locations and cultures
• Experience in a strategic leadership role that required formulating plans and policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
• Ability to communicate and present complex information in a concise, compelling and positive manner, as well as to listen and consider different points of view

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This is an office position that will require travel to a manufacturing facility. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in the manufacturing area.

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Company:

Afinitas