VP of Engineering

Job DetailsJob Location: Houston - TXJob Shift: Day
PTC is a growing, fast-paced, mechanically advanced organization that provides value added solutions to world-wide users of mechanical tubing. This is not “an old steel pipe” business. PTC is a fact-based, solutions oriented company that is growing each day. PTC is a manufacturer of welded steel & alloy tubing and chrome-plated bar. PTC has ten plants in PA, OH, IL, TX, MN and MO; and its products are used globally, in products made by its customers such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Jeep, and Honda.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

FREE Healthcare
HSA option
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Cancer & Critical accident coverage
401K plan with company match
Referral Bonus
Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC Alliance employees
Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary: 

The Vice President of Engineering position will be based out of our Chicago, Illinois, Houston, Texas, or Pittsburgh, PA locations. The Vice President of Engineering will be responsible to plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee activities in the Engineering Department, ensuring the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs at all PTC locations. Evaluates manufacturing processes to determine strategies and programs, which provide greater productivity and efficiency of Company functions. Investigates, and determines solutions to optimize manufacturing processes, coordinates testing, installation and maintenance of mechanical components, equipment, and systems following accepted professional principles or established practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

 Key liaison between Plant Manager and Maintenance/Manufacturing Engineering Department. • Oversees the preparation and final approval of project plans. • Conducts or acquires cost analysis for development projects; prepares or delegates preparation of schedule of project completion dates. • Ensures that projects are completed within budget and in an economical manner. • Establishes and implements the strategic direction of the Company’s engineering and development initiatives. • Collaborates with the Company’s executive leadership to develop and meet organizational goals while supplying expertise and guidance on projects, operations, and systems. • Identifies, recommends, and implements new technologies and systems to improve organizational processes and decision-making. • Ensures that departmental decisions such as staffing, development, organization, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization’s business plan and vision. • Establishes, communicates, and implements engineering and development policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent operations. • Establishes and administers the department’s budget. • Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in engineering and development related to the organization’s industry. • Negotiates cost-effective contracts for the organization; coordinates and implements contractors’ work, and resolves any disputes over labor, scheduling, or payments.

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.

Qualifications
Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; Master’s degree preferred. • Minimum ten (10) years of industry related experience, including supervisory experience. • Strong leadership, employee development, mentoring, and succession planning skills are required  

Number of Direct Reports:  None                        

Job Titles of Direct Reports:  None

Skills and Abilities: 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: 

None required

Work Environment:  

 Majority office, but most projects will require significant measurements in manufacturing plants. Plant temperatures vary with the weather and some heat producing equipment. PPE is required in all plants.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.