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Director of EngineeringMurray Resources • Austin, TX, US
Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

Murray Resources • Austin, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
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Job description
A top contract manufacturer in the additive manufacturing industry is seeking a Director of Engineering to join the team. The ideal candidate has experience in a production environment, balancing safety, quality, cost, execution, and innovation, with excellent interpersonal skills for engaging both customers and internal stakeholders. As a small business, this position requires the flexibility to seamlessly move from boardroom to production floor to address priorities. The Director of Engineering is responsible for the strategic vision of the engineering team, aligning processes, tools, and innovation with the company's overall growth plans.

Salary + Additional Benefits:
  • $175,000–$190,000 + Bonus
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K - company match

Location: Austin, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the engineering organization for a top contract manufacturer in the additive manufacturing industry, primarily focused on laser powder bed fusion and turnkey manufacturing support for customer-designed components.
  • Responsible for the strategic vision of the engineering team, aligning processes, tools, and innovation with the overall company growth plans. Due to the breadth of manufacturing scope we handle, this role requires considerable background knowledge in powder bed fusion, post-processing, heat treating, destructive and non-destructive testing, and finishing methods.
  • Has experience in a production environment, balancing safety, quality, cost, execution, and innovation to create an environment for company success and sustainable growth. Excellent interpersonal skills are critical for properly communicating with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • As a small business, this position requires the flexibility to seamlessly move from board room to production floor to address priorities.
Key focus areas for this position include:
  • Shaping the strategy of the company with input on industry trends and technology advancements.
  • Supporting business development by serving customers well with technical support.
  • Defining and optimizing engineering processes to enable consistent and efficient execution of work.
  • Promoting continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and quality output.
  • Solving problems as they arise with a collaborative approach.
  • Driving innovation through industry/academic partnerships, consortiums, and internal R&D.
Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Lead a team of Additive Manufacturing Engineers and Production Engineers through quoting, digital order loading, process definition, and technical support for production. This scope includes:
  • Assess design for manufacturability, material selection, equipment selection, and design optimization.
  • Guide customers in the selection of materials.
  • Develop content and best practices for design and manufacturability by establishing design guidelines to ensure lessons learned and best practices are documented.
  • Create build files, layouts, and use cost estimation models.
  • Prepare bills of material (BOM) and routings in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
  • Lead and provide technical direction for technicians.
  • Provide "hands-on" support with printing and inspection equipment.
  • Manage acquisition of necessary capital, maintenance contracts, consumables, and software to support growth strategies.
  • Read and understand dimensional drawings, including GD&T.
  • Analyze and specify post-processing steps such as heat treatment, finish machining, and coatings.
  • Support and guide the root cause and corrective action (RCCA) process for technical issues.
Customer Programs
  • Promote growth with key customers, new parts, and new industries by leading and supporting New Product Introduction (NPI).
  • Focus technology and process development to enable high-volume production.
  • Support the Project Management team in the following ways:
  • Assist in assembling quotations in response to customer RFQ's.
  • Lead customer projects as the assigned project engineer.
  • Prepare project schedules to define project scope deliverables.
  • Lead and/or participate in regular customer meetings.
  • Monitor and manage project costs in respect to the established budget.
  • Anticipate problems and concerns relevant to project management and provide timely solutions.
  • Coordinate document submittals, approvals, distribution, and revision control.
  • Initiate purchase requisitions for tools, fixtures, operational equipment, and outside services.
  • Maintain a strong working relationship with the customer.
  • Occasional travel may be required to support project or program goals.
Engineering Technical Programs / R&D
  • Lead advanced technical engineering programs (material/product/process development).
  • Lead statistical process control initiatives.
  • Lead operational and supply chain cost reduction and optimization projects.
  • Provide guidance on facility improvements, equipment selection, and in-sourcing.

Requirements:
  • Engineering degree in a related discipline (additive manufacturing, mechanical, metallurgical, etc.)
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in a production environment, including additive manufacturing, CNC machining, heat treating, and/or other metal fabrications technologies
  • Prior experience must include technical roles and senior-level decision making roles with budget control
  • Experience with the following software: CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, Catia), Build Preparation/Slice software (e.g. Materialise Magics, 3DExpert), Microsoft Office Suite
  • This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
  • Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  • Master's or PhD in additive manufacturing or related engineering discipline (preferred)
  • Previous experience working for a Contract Manufacturer in laser powder bed fusion (preferred)

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.

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