Leads the engineering function by setting strategic direction, overseeing project execution, managing resources and budgets, ensuring quality and compliance, driving process improvements, and developing high-performing teams. Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to advance innovation and achieve business objectives. Responsibilities also include recruiting talent, developing successors, improving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.
As a Sr Director Engineering here at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in leading and managing the engineering function within the company. You will be responsible for providing strategic direction, technical leadership, and operational oversight to the engineering teams. The Sr Director of Engineering will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive innovation, ensure product quality, and achieve business objectives. You will report directly to our () and you will work out of our () location on a () work schedule. In this role, you will have a direct impact on the company's ability to drive innovation, deliver high-quality products, and achieve business objectives. Your strategic leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence will contribute to the company's success, reputation, and growth in the industry.
At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the engineering function
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders to drive innovation and achieve business objectives
- Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
- Manage and optimize engineering resources, budgets, and timelines
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Lead and develop a highperforming engineering team
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- 8+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles
- Prior experience in managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Strong technical expertise in the relevant engineering discipline
- Proven track record of successful project execution and delivery
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Advanced Engineering degrees like EE (Electrical Engineering), ME (Mechanical Engineering) etc. based on job title
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Ability to drive innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Experience with engineering best practices and quality standards
- Knowledge of industry trends and advancements in the relevant engineering discipline
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance
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