Position: Director of Engineering
Organization: Schletter Canada (manufacturer of solar mounting systems)
Location: Windsor, Ontario
1. SUMMARY
The Director of Engineering reports directly to the General Manager
and works closely with members of other departments within the company
including finance, sales and marketing. Directly responsible for
implementation of engineering department procedures. Supervisor of the
engineering and drafting departments.
2. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise all employe
es of the engineering and drafting departments
• Decide on hiring and termination needs in engineering and drafting
departments
• Determine training needs in engineering and drafting department
• Coordinate all structural and geotechnical design aspects of mounting systems
• Ensure optimal applications of technology and engineering resources
to meet product and customer requirements
• Provide technical direction and guidance to team members, external
engineers and customers
• Develop practical solutions for construction related issues
• Coordinate schedules of construction and design projects
• Oversee and aid in the development of new and improved components and
products
3. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Guide drafters, review and approve construction drawings
• Review third party reports and drawings as well as approve
expenditures related to construction operations
• Attend trade shows and conferences
• Give presentations and speeches at conferences
4. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to manage diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities
• Strong operational and project management skills
• Solid and current understanding of engineering technical
issues/needs, finances and sales as related to product design
• M.S/Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with emphasis on
Structural/Geotechnical Engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or
territorial association
• 7+ years of progressive professional engineering experience
• Public speaking and presentation skills
TO APPLY
Please forward resume to:
hrcanada@schletter.ca
