Engineering Director
DHD Consulting, atlanta, ga, United States
Responsibilities
- Project Planning and Execution:
- Collaborate with project managers to define project goals, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client requirements and overall business objectives;
- Oversee the engineering project lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and implementation, while managing resources effectively;
- Review contract documents to ensure all deliverables and obligations associated with the scope of work are fully understood and identified;
- Review work hour estimate for the project and ensure budget and schedule are adhered to;
- Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve any issues or bottlenecks that may impact project timelines or quality.
- Technical Expertise and Quality Assurance:
- Provide technical guidance and expertise to the engineering team, ensuring the use of industry best practices and standards;
- Conduct regular reviews and quality assessments of engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements, specifications, and quality standards;
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes, methodologies, and tools, driving efficiency and productivity;
- Actively act in the role of Engineering Manager on a major project.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, design partners, contractors, and regulatory authorities, to ensure project success;
- Engage in effective communication, providing regular project updates, addressing concerns, and managing expectations to foster strong client relationships;
- Actively participate in meetings, presentations, and technical discussions, representing the engineering team and providing expert insights and recommendations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Engineering or a related field with 15+ years of experience in Industrial Manufacturing facility design. Minimum 5 years of experience in design and engineering management, overseeing large EV battery manufacturing plant engineering projects and leading multidisciplinary teams;
- Ability to obtain relevant professional designation in Georgia;
- Strong technical expertise in a relevant engineering discipline, with a deep understanding of design and engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices;
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, unify and motivate team members to achieve project goals;
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results;
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences (Korean language skills are an asset);
- Proven project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and deliver projects within budget and on schedule;
- Familiarity with relevant engineering software, tools, and technologies.