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Engineering

Director of Engineering

U.S. - Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Applications Engineer has the responsibility of developing technical solutions for industrial manufacturing process emissions management. Tasks include but are not limited to Customer interface, specification and data review, calculations, equipment design, component selection, cost estimating, proposal development, and drawing review.

The Application Engineer must have experience
developing designs for dry and wet particulate separation, air pollution
control, dust collector, flow velocity, ductwork, and control equipment in an
industrial setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description represents only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential duties and responsibilities should be listed in the order of importance/majority of time spent.

• Interface with Customers to gather information and data for solution needed and scope development
• Perform technical review of Customer supplied data and specifications to determine the design basis for equipment needed
• Perform calculations as required for sizing and validation of equipment design
• Prepare documents outlining preliminary equipment design
• Work with the supply chain and sourcing team to develop a cost basis for scope
• Work with sales team to develop pricing
• Work with the engineering team to determine appropriate project timelines
• Prepare detailed proposal for the Customer
• Participate in proposal presentation to Customer
• Coordinate turnover of preliminary project documents after the PO award
• Assist the project team during final engineering and design process
• Assist project management with scope and cost basis throughout the project life cycle
• Help the project team review project documents for completeness and accuracy
• Assist the quality assurance department to resolve nonconformance issues
• Provide troubleshooting assistance when/if needed
• Other job duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience with plant emission control design
• 3-5 years of experience developing system design for nuisance dry particulate collection for industrial manufacturing processes
• Understanding of EPA emissions requirements is preferred
• Experience working with materials used in corrosive and/or high-temperature environments
• Experience working with technical specifications is preferred
• Understanding of the physics of gas flow is preferred
• Knowledge of fans and process systems is preferred
• Experience developing cost estimates and proposals for engineered equipment systems
• Experience working with pollution control and product recovery equipment is preferred
• Experience managing equipment design and supply projects is preferred

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

None

COMPETENCIES

KNOWLEDGE:

Microsoft Office Suite; ERP systems, ADP, Epicor, and/or D365 are beneficial. Familiarity with EPM tools (e.g., Hyperion, TM1, etc.) preferred.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic, and sub-atomic structures and processes.

Materials - Knowledge of material science, including their properties and interaction with other products in the system.

English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

COMPETENCIES

SKILL IN:

• Exercising confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.

• Sense of Urgency - Motivated self-starter.

• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Mathematics - Using math to solve problems.
• Critical thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Analytical - Strong analytical skills. Being able to analyze complex challenges by identifying

fundamental drivers, fact-finding, and creating options based on facts and figures.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Well-developed ability to multi-task and prioritize with strong attention to detail.

ABILITIES IN:

• Mathematical Reasoning-The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension-The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Number Facility-The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
• Organization and prioritization-The ability to prioritize and organize workload with strong attention to detail.

• Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Aptitude for Technology - The ability to apply and improve extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment by assessing, and translating information technology into responsive and effective procurement solutions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS (For U.S. positions only):

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.
• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of the job.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Some travel may be required; must have the ability to travel across borders.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

JOB DESCRIPTION HISTORY INFORMATION:

Prepared by C. Traina; reviewed by C. Turner

Date: 11.28.23