IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.
Industrial Automation
Industrial Automation operates across many important industry sectors and is a world leader in supporting customers with motion and fluid control technology.
Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI's success through over 150 years of heritage.
Role Overview
The Director, Engineering will lead our University Park Engineering team to support the business by delivering standard, new, and customized products to the market. This position will be responsible for developing the team, defining and implementing our technology roadmap, and delivering product/process improvements.
Location: University Park, IL
Key Responsibilities
Lead the engineering group for fluid power (pneumatics/ hydraulics/ electric) components and system design involving fluidic, mechanical, electronics and software.
Own the development and maintenance of the engineering test lab for creating prototype and life cycle testing.
Responsible for development and updating of Product/Technology Roadmap(s) for the site.
Build and manage an engineering team that is efficient, project oriented, with a strong customer focus that provides Engineering Advantage solutions filled with more customer intimacy and greater returns.
Lead technology improvement onsite to ensure continued relevance of local technologies to Customer needs. Nurture innovative ways to provide Engineering Advantage to Customers while partnering with members of Management to ensure effective product development and executed design to meet company qualifications.
Responsible for creating and updating design guides.
Recommend methods, materials, and layouts for improvement based on manufacturing needs and capabilities.
Implement IMI World Class systems (Project Management, etc.) within Engineering. Develop systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards, while maintaining procedures and methods that will ensure quality standards are met.
Lead sustaining engineering activities to support production and quality.
Ensure engineering releases/documentation to manufacturing are timely, complete, and consistent with manufacturing processes to assure that IMI Precision Engineering products meet all customer requirements.
Provide direction of Company engineering goals and objectives, both short-term and long-term, through direct communication and guidance of staff associates. Establish the Engineering department's priorities and ensure timely completion, consistent with Company needs.
Act as a key member of the Leadership Team, contributing to the profitable growth ambitions set by the companies.
A Role model on Lean activities and actively support the company in its Quality System initiatives, including ISO Standards.
Monitor and approve department expenditures and budgets relating to projects and activities. As large capital expenditures are identified, make recommendations and seek approval from the leadership prior to purchases.
Monitor staffing levels to ensure appropriateness to current workload levels and ensuring timely results.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Critical Competencies for Success
Education and Experience
MSc or BS in Mechanical Engineering, and a minimum of 7 years working experience in an ideally multi-disciplinary engineering field (Fluidic, mechanical, electronics, Software).
At least 5 years' experience of demonstrated ability to lead and foster a development engineering team.
Skills and Competencies
Demonstrated record of managing cross-functional teams and achieving outstanding results in complex situations.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and team building skills, developing high performance teams with strong customer orientation and commitment to company values.
Ability to understand the concepts used to design and develop mechanical devices and mechanisms including Software and electronics, and how they interact with other complex sub-systems.
Experience with phase gate development process.
Proven knowledge in the use of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Former experience in the use of software modeling/analytical tools for Finite Element Analysis and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Knowledge of multibody dynamics software preferred.
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously, being able to think ahead and plan over a one-to-two-year time span.
Ability to analyze problems and find resolution at both the strategic and functional levels.
Ability to work in a fast paced, growth-oriented and time-critical environment.
Self-starter able to adapt to manage team to achieve department goals and objectives.
Computers and Technology
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Working knowledge of ERP systems - Oracle/ Agile preferred.
Certifications
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Fluid Power Certifications preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, performance management, coaching, supervision, fostering teamwork, training, and development of one or more employees.
What IMI can offer you:
At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.
See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:
Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.
Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.
Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.
**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**
Health & Safety:
The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties - At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.
Code of Ethics:
IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.
Changes to This Job Description:
IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.
IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.