Director of Engineering - RTE - Reading Truck

The Director of Engineering for Reading Truck Equipment will primarily be responsible for providing leadership in the planning and organizing of the sustaining, special product and new product development engineering functions, to ensure the delivery of solutions that meet the timing, cost and performance objectives as required to support the business growth and performance goals.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Implement and execute the strategic vision by setting goals and objectives for day-to-day engineering activities
• Evaluate and support implementation of new equipment, assembly and manufacturing technologies
• Ensure that Engineering works effectively with all functions in the organization to meet customer requirements for cost, quality, performance and on-time delivery
• Keep abreast of competitive brands and customer needs to keep products competitive in our markets
• Drive product and component standardization efforts to maximize efficiency of manpower and material utilization, and focus on manufacturability and ease of assembly and simplified installation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives as required
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and various company departments to prevent and/or resolve quality and design issues
• Lead product compliance and ensure standard and custom product meet OE and Federal requirements and guidelines
• Directly supervise, lead and develop engineering management and staff
• Determine staffing requirements, interview, hire, train, and develop new employees
• Ensure engineering staff provides customer support before, during, and after the sale
• Provide leadership and accountability for achieving Engineering objectives in cost, quality, delivery, performance, and safety

• Minimum seven (7) years' experience in an Engineering role
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in an Engineering Management role
• Truck body and equipment design verification and validation in a manufacturing environment
• Truck equipment system to chassis integration
• Experience with FMVSS/CMVSS, CFR, IVD requirements and guidelines
• Associate Degree OR Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Solid knowledge / experience with SolidWorks, PDM and Business Process Management and Continuous Improvement
• Communication skills, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work within a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities and accelerated delivery schedules
• The ability to collaborate with all business functions and engage with customers
• Ability to travel up to 25%

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America.

Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

• We offer big company perks with small company culture:
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To learn more about careers with Reading Truck visit: https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers

AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.

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Travel Percentage: 25.0

Travel Required: Yes

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