Director Of Engineering The Director of Engineering provides leadership and direction for Evergreen's Engineering functions. This role ensures engineering teams fully use information management systems that connect functional areas and software platforms, increasing standardization and automation across the design, build, sold-order, and problem-solving cycle for all EPE equipment. The Director also leads cross-functional teams to develop, commercialize, and support market-required products and supports Novolex enterprise projects with machinery-related expertise. Key customers include the EPE customer base, Sales/Marketing, Manufacturing, Field Service, and top management. External customers include major dairy and citrus juice processors and distributors. Deliverables include engineering services, technical services, and technical manuals. Engineering work should shift resources from administrative, sold-order, and BOM tasks to engineering activities. Products must meet end-customer or Marketing Lead Team functional requirements; applicable sanitation, safety, and electrical codes; project schedules and budgets; and the profit target for each sales order. The position requires the ability to deal with ambiguity, a willingness to travel, and a dedication to putting in the extra effort needed to meet schedule commitments. Ability to rapidly change direction, thought process, and focus is a must. Four-year engineering degree required; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred. Related manufacturing and supply chain experience is required. Proven manufacturing leadership focused on total customer satisfaction is preferred. Project management training, such as PMI Basic Skills, is required.10-15 years of successful experience managing and leading multiple project teams of technical professionals.5-10 years of capital machinery design and development experience, including working knowledge of the PMO, 3A standards, and current safety and electrical standards. Five years of high-speed processing or packaging machinery development is preferred. Experience initiating, negotiating, and managing joint product-development ventures and partnerships with external engineering design firms and equipment developers. Demonstrated knowledge of current technologies and methods for creating and delivering technical information, including using AI to improve equipment and the customer experience. Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to achieve results and lead and motivate teams. Excellent project management ability. Strong knowledge of design, build, and configuration management in the capital equipment build business. Experience in working with customers both externally and across departments. Good working knowledge of financial models. Cost accounting and financial justification, both internal and external, are a must to maximize return for the value we offer. Experience in a custom, capital goods manufacturing environment. Demonstrate competence to work with minimal supervision and at all levels in the company. Consistent track record for achieving results. Strong information management (IT) skills.
