Engineering Director, Global Special Products Group

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of engineering managers responsible for designing specialized product solutions.
• Develop, implement and manage a global demand and supply (resource) plan for the Special Products engineering team.
• Develop, implement, and monitor global metrics (quality, performance and productivity) to ensure engineering work meets Emerson quality targets and service levels meet or exceed market requirements.
• Partner with World Area and regional engineering teams based in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America to maintain compliance with established engineering standards and metrics.
• Ensure all activities adhere to industry standards, government regulations, and Emerson’s quality and safety policies.
• Establish strategic direction and long-term objectives for the department, aligning with Flow Controls business goals.
• Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and competitor offerings to sustain Emerson's competitive positioning.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation and operational efficiency within engineering processes.
• Identify and implement relevant uses for Intelligent Automation and Artificial Intelligence to enable productivity for engineers.
• Mentor and develop team members by providing guidance, support, opportunities for professional growth, and conducting regular performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including sales, marketing, and manufacturing—to drive profitable growth and expand gross profit margins.
• Serve as a member of the Product Engineering and Engineered Products senior leadership team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; advanced degree or MBA is desired.
• At least 10 years of experience in sales or engineering management.
• Proven leadership in overseeing multidisciplinary engineering groups within dynamic environments promoting collaboration.
• History of driving process improvements, enhancing quality, and increasing efficiency within engineering projects.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making capabilities, with a proven capacity to align business objectives with technical requirements.
• Ability to travel (USA and international) for internal Emerson meetings / presentations, customer meetings, and industry events.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• MBA (Desired)