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Covanta

Director, Electrical Engineering (Nevada)

Nevada, IA · On-site

$115K - $147K/yr

The Director of Electrical Engineering leads the Electrical Design Engineering team and is accountable for all electrical design activities supporting the Energy-from-Waste process across more than ...

RFA Engineering

Data Engineer

Urbandale, IA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

RFA Engineering ( www.rfamec.com ) supports industry-leading clients through the full software ... direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization. Data ...

RFA Engineering

Embedded Software Engineer

Urbandale, IA · On-site

$70K - $120K/yr

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State of Iowa

Director of Content

Johnston, IA · On-site +1

$99K - $142K/yr

Director of Content Why Iowa PBS. Join the driving force behind Iowa's statewide public ... Supervise and evaluate programming, production, master control, and operations staff, fostering a ...

RFA Engineering

AI Test Automation Engineer

Urbandale, IA · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

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Qualus Corporation

Senior Engineer - SCADA

Nevada, IA · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Plan, organize, and direct engineering studies to determine SCADA system requirements. * Design and prepare technical specifications for complex SCADA control systems, emphasizing distribution ...

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Competition Director

Johnston, IA · On-site

$50 - $70/hr

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Engineering Director, Global Special Products Group

City of Shakopee, MN

Marshalltown, IA • On-site

$140 - $180/hr

Other

Posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee a team of engineering managers responsible for designing specialized product solutions.

  • Develop, implement, and monitor global demand and supply plans and engineering metrics to ensure quality and performance targets are met.

  • Collaborate with regional engineering teams and cross-functional departments to maintain standards, drive continuous improvement, and support profitable growth.

Job description

Emerson is seeking an accomplished and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our Special Products Group. The Special Products Group is comprised of three distinct engineering teams (process, steam conditioning and gate/globe/check) designing innovative solutions and product modifications tailored to customer specifications. The annual value of these solutions is $170M to $220M. The selected individual will be responsible for leading the leaders of the product engineering teams. Engineering teams are in Marshalltown, Iowa, USA; Tianjin, China; Seregno, Italy; and Chennai, India. The position reports directly to the Vice President, Product Engineering and Engineered Specials.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Lead and oversee a team of engineering managers responsible for designing specialized product solutions. Direct reports are based in Marshalltown, USA, and Seregno, Italy. Indirect (“dotted line”) reports are based in Chennai, India, Tianjin, China; Cernay, France, and Dubai, UAE.
  • Develop, implement and manage a global demand and supply (resource) plan for the Special Products engineering team.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor global metrics (quality, performance and productivity) to ensure engineering work meets Emerson quality targets and service levels meet or exceed market requirements.
  • Partner with World Area and regional engineering teams based in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America to maintain compliance with established engineering standards and metrics.
  • Ensure all activities adhere to industry standards, government regulations, and Emerson’s quality and safety policies.
  • Establish strategic direction and long‑term objectives for the department, aligning with Flow Controls business goals.
  • Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and competitor offerings to sustain Emerson's competitive positioning.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation and operational efficiency within engineering processes.
  • Identify and implement relevant uses for Intelligent Automation and Artificial Intelligence to enable productivity for engineers.
  • Mentor and develop team members by providing guidance, support, opportunities for professional growth, and conducting regular performance evaluations.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including sales, marketing, and manufacturing—to drive profitable growth and expand gross profit margins.
  • Serve as a member of the Product Engineering and Engineered Products senior leadership team.
For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; advanced degree or MBA is desired.
  • At least 10 years of experience in sales or engineering management.
  • Proven leadership in overseeing multidisciplinary engineering groups within dynamic environments promoting collaboration.
  • History of driving process improvements, enhancing quality, and increasing efficiency within engineering projects.
  • Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities, with a proven capacity to align business objectives with technical requirements.
  • Ability to travel (USA and international) for internal Emerson meetings / presentations, customer meetings, and industry events.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
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