Director of Innovation - Houston, United States - Process Insights COSA Xentaur

Description

We currently have an opening for a
_Director of Innovation._ This is a key position that is recognized as a critical function for business success and will be responsible for leading the development and design of our analytical products.

• Partner with CTO to lead the product roadmap for new technology and innovative ideas for a portion of our Industrial products.
• Develops, deploys, monitors and measures internal design standards within all engineering subgroups with a focus on maintaining high quality and repeatable manufacturing.
• Responsible for the specifications compliance per applicable industry standards (FM, ASTM, ATEX, CE, etc.)
• Supports the deployment of Epicor's ERP system within the Engineering group to include an appropriate ERC (Engineering Revision Control) process, documentation and QMS.
• Works closely with sales to develop solutions for product gaps and support sales as needed.
• Manage internal design reviews and participate in design reviews with customers and key stakeholders.
• Ensures final output of product designs are functional, costeffective, and meet customer and industry requirements, including VAVE projects and compliance standards.
• Prepares, communicates, and monitors individual workloads to optimize and adhere to project schedules as well as capacity management of the engineering staff.
• Develops department best practices and standard operating procedures to include integration and handoff of designs to procurement and manufacturing departments.
• Provides technical expertise on strategic initiatives.
• Provides periodic market trend insights and reports to senior management any pertinent findings to ensure continued alignment with department and company goals.
• Monitors vendor products and the latest cutting edge technologies.
• Promotes good communication and engagement amongst internal and external teams to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Continuously collaborates with internal and external teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Performs all other duties as assigned from time to time.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• PhD in a science disciple preferred.
• 7+ years of professional experience designing and developing analytical instrumentation.
• 5+ years of experience in a management leadership role.
• Experience with programming languages and software programs relevant to the industry is a plus.
• Knowledge and in depth understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.
• Must possess indepth understanding in one or more engineering fields (i.e. electrical, software, mechanical)
• Familiarity with industry policies and procedures to ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in ANSI/ASME and ASTM standards
• Proficiency in 8D, RCCM, and Quality Management Systems
• Experience with ISO 9001 (ideally the 2015 standard)
• Relevant experience in the following

• Design for Manufacturing
• Sensors and Analyzers
• New Product Development
• Root Cause Analysis Countermeasures
• Work in establishment of engineering design standards and reuse recommendations.
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend engineering prints / assembly drawings / BOM's.
• Understand the engineering and quality management system processes to ensure compliance to ISO regulations.
• Must be able to take on more complex and advanced engineering projects while balancing managerial responsibilities.
• Extensive cross functional team experience including technical and nontechnical work.
• Professionalism, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven leadership skills and success managing a team.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills, a resultsoriented work ethic, and ability to work alone with limited direct supervision.
• Willingness to assist with tasks, even when the work is out of the scope of responsibilities.
• Fiscal and financial awareness is a must. Attention to cost and expense matters.
• Customeroriented, with the ability to represent the company and present engineering ideas and designs to nontechnical audiences.
• Must have core values, exceptional work ethic and the ability for continuous selfimprovement.
• Ability to attract and retain engineering talent.
• Ability to Travel 2030%

• Excellent earning potential with qualifying annual bonuses
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits Plan
• Elective Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company Paid Life Insurance, plus Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays and generous paid time off (PTO)
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