Director Estimating jobs at Flex in United States, Fontana

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Plans and coordinates the work of engineering staff.

• Oversees engineering staff and ensures that they meet goals and objectives.

• Recruits additional engineering staff as needed.

• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

• Provides training and mentoring as needed

• Develops succession plan for key engineering roles

• Visit Canada & Texas Offices a minimum of (1) Week every (2) Months to review current projects and instill a culture for the engineering teams.

What a typical day looks like:

• Maximizes relationships with clients, creating depth in the relationship while serving as an expert on Crown’s engineering capabilities

• Consults with General Manager to create long-range operating and manufacturing goals specific to the needs of the organization.

• Leads and coordinates various electrical and mechanical engineering functions and operations; including specification reviews, drawing reviews, testing, and research and development of new and existing product lines.

• Drives development of new products from concept to testing to production.

• Collaborates with Business Development on large bid opportunities

• Collaborates with Marketing Department to determine market potential for new products.

• Oversees progress and timeliness of projects.

• Reviews project reports to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget.

• Facilitates communication among clients/customers and engineers, ensuring specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly communicated and understood.

• Reviews work and projects for technical accuracy.

• Establishes, implements, and maintains administrative policies, procedures, and standards.

• Maintains knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, materials, and best practices; applies this knowledge to continually improve product lines and production efficiency.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team,

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and / or Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration is a plus

• At least ten years of experience working in the Power Industry

• At least five years of related technical expertise

• Strong ability to communicate effectively with customers and foster strong relationships

• Electrical Engineering Skills (If degreed in Electrical Engineering)

  • General understanding of Relay Protection Design for the Utility / Power Industry

  • General understanding of 3-Phase Systems including LV Transformers, Panelboards, Transfer Switches, Etc.

  • Exposure in 5kV-38kV Switchgear Single lines, Three Lines, and Schematics.

  • General understanding DC Systems including Batteries, Chargers, and Disconnect Switches.

  • General understanding of functional testing of Relay Panels and MV Switchgear

• Mechanical Engineering Skills (If degreed in Mechanical Engineering)

  • Ability to review and provide feedback of Mechanical Designs for Relay Panels, Enclosures, and MV Switchgear

  • General understanding Structural Steel and Sheet Metal Design

  • General understanding of HVAC designs and functionality

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated skills in working effectively & collaboratively with cross-functional teams

• Demonstrated skills in conflict management

• Technical knowledge of engineering and product development.

• Financial skills and ability to analyze financial data.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with an emphasis on performance management & succession planning

• Proficient with Auto-CAD, Solidworks, PDM, Inventor or like engineering software

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires and trains the estimating department staff.

• Oversees the workflow and schedules of the department.

• Promotes collaboration between estimating staff, business development, marketing, and engineering teams.

• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

• Visit Canada & Texas Offices a minimum of (1) Week every (2) Months to review current projects and instill a culture for the engineering teams.

What a typical day looks like:

• Establishes and institutes procedures for estimating team to adhere to both from a technical perspective and a financial perspective.

• Manage relationships with external customers and business development manager to ensure cost effectiveness for the business and the customer.

• Be responsible for watching technology trends and preparing cost reduction and other business recommendations based on those trends.

• Work with other departments to refine product estimates to establish standards for all products with regards to both products and labor hours.

• Perform final review of all estimates prior to sending to customer or the next layer for approval.

• Review proposals from a holistic view-point to ensure customer confidence and competitiveness within the market segment.

• Review terms and conditions at a high level for all estimates and approve based on limits of authority.

• Develops strong relationship with clients to create depth in the relationship and serves as an expert on Crown’s product capabilities.

• Read and interpret documents to understand customer requirements, determine scope of work, and assess the company’s ability to bid the project.

• Perform initial review of bid opportunities with team to confirm bid opportunity is a fit for Crown and if alternate solutions can be suggested to the customer.

• Promote creative ideas within department to position Crown’s proposal to be highly accurate and attractive to the end customer.

• Maintain accurate pricing for internal database in coordination with purchasing department.

• Propose ideas and suggestions for areas of improvement to standardize bid process and reduce overall cycle time.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team,

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in estimating preferably in the electric utility industry.

• 8+ years of experience in a leadership capacity.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and diagrams

• Ability to read and understand Commercial Documents

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make independent judgments

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and other related programs (AutoCAD, Solidworks)

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

located in Fontana California

The Director of Manufacturing will oversee the day-to-day activities of the manufacturing of our products, ensuring that production, productivity, and quality standards are consistently met or exceeded. This role will ensure that resources, equipment, and processes are in place to deliver production requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic direction and leadership to the manufacturing team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company’s manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Continuously evaluates manufacturing processes; develop, implement, and improve manufacturing strategies to optimize productivity, minimize costs, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day manufacturingoperations.
• Ensures work environments are adequate and safe.
• Oversees manufacturing, production control and EH&S, ensuring each is reaching goals set by departmental and company leadership.
• Plans, directs, controls, implements, evaluates, monitors, and forecasts budgets and resources for each product line and production department to achieve financialobjectives.
• Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meets with entire manufacturing operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
• Leads coordination and integration of efforts among manufacturing operations, engineering, project management, purchasing, materials, technology, and quality divisions to produce smoother workflow and more cost-effective business processes.
• Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in business and manufacturing.
• Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or relatedsoftware.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree inpreferred.
• Extensive and diversified background with at least 10 years of related experience in engineering AND manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of Operations Management experience

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement