Director of Engineering (Washington, MO)

                                                                       

KE2 Therm Solutions seeks to save energy, preserve the environment, and improve profitability for our customers by delivering energy-saving electronic solutions to the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry. We are recognized for having high quality, technologically advanced products that are easy to use, and for providing superior technical applications support before and after the sale.

 

KE2 Therm Solutions is part of Distech Controls Inc. which is owned by Acuity Brands, Inc.

 
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.  
 
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary

**Must live Missouri and commute 3 days a week in the office in Washington, Missouri**

The Director of Engineering is responsible for leading and overseeing the entire engineering lifecycle, encompassing both software and hardware development, from conception to deployment. This role involves managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex software and hardware solutions, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and effectively. The Director of Engineering will approve changes that significantly impact the scope, budget, or schedule of projects, while monitoring progress and performance against the project plan.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Engineering Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of engineering best practices across all teams, ensuring seamless integration without creating silos.
• Define project objectives by reviewing engineering project proposals and plans.
• Evaluate and prioritize engineering projects to align with organizational goals.
• Coordinate resources for different phases and elements of engineering projects, including the solicitation and review of outside vendors as needed.
• Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
• Work closely with all process owners to manage project progress and status, including communication of assigned activities with both internal and external project team members.
• Support and help drive the company's mission, management objectives, and quality standards through the engineering development process.
• Provide new business development with support in technical expertise, research, presentations, etc.
• Manage, drive development, and strengthen the Engineering department.
• Collaborate with clients' project management teams for coordination of shared tasks and responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Software and Hardware responsibilities

Software Engineering Management

• Manage, drive development, and strengthen the Software Engineering department.
• Oversee the software testing processes, including determining appropriate tests, prioritization of testing, and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Ensure software specifications are created and updated, including requirements documentation, design documentation, and user manuals.
• Coordinate software development efforts with both internal and external resources.
• Ensure qualification test specs and procedures for software are written and adhered to.
• Ensure qualification tests are completed and software products meet company