Director of Applications

The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with outstanding expertise in automation and digitization/Industry 4.0. Products, systems, and services offered by the Group enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Dürr supplies not only the automotive industry but also other sectors such as the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and the woodworking industry.

The Dürr Group operates in the market with five divisions:

• • Paint and Final Assembly Systems: Paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industry
  • Application Technology: Robot technology for the automated application of paint, sealants and adhesives
  • Clean Technology Systems: Exhaust-air purification systems and energy efficiency technology
  • Measuring and Process Systems: Balancing as well as assembly, testing and filling technology
  • Woodworking Machinery and Systems: Machinery and equipment for the woodworking the industry

Location: Southfield, MI

Position Summary:

The Director of Applications and Engineering plans and administers the activities of the Applications and Process Engineering Department to support the company's overall business strategy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the department's organizational reporting structure.
• Determine staffing requirements and fill positions as necessary.
• Determine and implement effective and equitable staff pay.
• Determine how to source equipment/labor/resources/manufactured goods - in house outsource, low cost country, sister company.
• Estimate project resources and timing for proposed company projects.
• Assign staff appropriately to projects and other tasks.
• Assure departmental input and compliance with project schedules.
• Define procedural goals and direct development of departmental procedures.
• Direct the development of effective designs of local and international origin.
• Understand Dürr competition and project specific competition picture.
• Provide budget estimates and control budgets
• Support the selection and communications of suppliers and Purchased Equipment vendors
• Ensure quality and sales proposal procedures are followed
• Support and liaise with other departments as required
• Act as liaison with Executive Management
• Implement product and calculation tools standards, and be able to develop estimating plan for new products/solution
• Act as the company's senior proposal representative in internal and external company interactions
• Good leadership and mentor skills

Nonessential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• • Broad understanding of engineering principles, methods, tools, and limitations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality when required.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Must be able to manage time and determine priorities.
  • No travel restrictions.
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering field.
  • Minimum 15 years of engineering experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive paint finishing.

Additional Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment drug test and be able to pass a drug test at any time during employment.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the performance management and output of the Applications and Process Engineering department.

Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to:

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work may vary based on need. Maybe required to work holidays, Overtime may be required.

Travel:

This position requires limited travel, less than 25%. Travel can be both