Global Director of Engineering Governance and Process Excellence

Astec Industries

Chattanooga, TN

Full-Time

Job Description

BUILT TO CONNECT
At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.
Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.
We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

LOCATION: Ideally Chattanooga, TN. Remote with Travel is possible.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Global Director of Engineering Governance and Process Excellence is responsible for the following enterprise-wide functions:

Plan and execute the transition to the ONEAstec CAD System platform
ERP Engineering Processes
CAD Standards Development and Training
General Management of the Global CAD Team

Deliverables & Responsibilities
ONEAstec CAD System Platform

Develop and execute ONEAstec CAD transition plan in conjunction with ERP rollout being executed through 2026.
- ONEAstec CAD System platform - includes SolidWorks Mechanical, SolidWorks Electrical, PDM, and CADlink into ERP
Utilize external consultants to:
- Assist with IT infrastructure audits at sites across the globe to ensure that it meets standard requirements (bandwidth, latency, application, etc.).
- Assist with implementation of PDM and CADlink per site to ensure that Astec is adequately prepared for the transitions and that the tool and data is properly validated in advance.
Manage and lead the Global CAD team.
Coordinate with site Engineering and CAD leadership to ensure that CAD data meets standards and is clean enough to feed ERP seamlessly.

ERP Engineering Processes

Management of EPR Engineering Shared Services Team
- Management of the Engineering Change Order (ECR/ECO) Process in ERP
- Management of New Item Creation (NIC) process in ERP
- Auditing for adherence to standards and processes
Management of future ERP Material Review Board
- Build out Review Board (cross functional team)
- Review and approve requests for new raw materials, hardware, Libraries, etc.
Build and manage common design libraries for engineering globally

CAD Standards

Management of Enterprise CAD engineering standards. Work with cross functional team of SMEs to develop and to modify new standards as required.
Training – develop and facilitate CAD and engineering standards training across the enterprise sites where appropriate.
Oversees the update and maintenance of all electronic libraries of drawings, details, standard plans, and CAD styles. Develops procedures, routines, and programming scripts for drawing templates.
Auditing for adherence to CAD standards by general CAD population. The process will need to be developed.

General Management

Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership and guidance to the CAD engineering team. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging professional growth and skill development among team members.
Establish annual CAD strategy and budget. Develop KPI’s and report on progress against the plan monthly.
Travel to ASTEC facilities throughout the world as needed.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

Bachelor's or master’s degree in Engineering preferred, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field of study
Extensive experience (10+ years) in CAD engineering and systems management across multi-site organization(s) with a global footprint
Strong experience with CAD platforms (Mechanical and Electrical), product data management software, and systems to seamlessly connect CAD data to ERP systems
- Experience with Solidworks, SolidWorks Electrical, PDM, and CADLINK is preferred
Strong experience using consultants to seamlessly integrate to integrate CAD platforms, product data management, CADlink’s across multiple locations globally
Solid understanding of IT infrastructure required to integrate CAD and product data management systems seamlessly across global locations
Proven leadership experience in managing and mentoring CAD Management teams.
Strong knowledge of industry-standard CAD tools and methodologies
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process optimization
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional
teams and external vendors