Director of Global Manufacturing Engineering

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The Director of Global Manufacturing Engineering provides strategic leadership and oversight for manufacturing engineering teams across Itron’s global sites. This role is accountable for developing and executing global manufacturing strategies that drive operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Director ensures the effective integration of advanced manufacturing methods, processes, and technologies to deliver high-quality products efficiently and cost-effectively on a global scale.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop Teams: Mentor and empower a global team of manufacturing engineering managers, fostering an inclusive culture of safety, quality, productivity, and cost optimization.
• Strategic Direction: Set and communicate the strategic vision for manufacturing engineering, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, customer needs, and market demands.
• Advanced Manufacturing: Oversee planning, development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods and processes for new and existing products worldwide.
• New Product Introductions: Direct and coordinate seamless transitions from design to full-scale manufacturing for new product launches.
• Scalable Processes: Develop and implement scalable manufacturing processes to support rapid growth and global expansion.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion LEAN principles and continuous improvement initiatives across all manufacturing sites to enhance agility and efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with leaders in Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure smooth product introductions and enhancements.
• Global Capacity Planning: Direct the development and deployment of manufacturing tests, controls, systems, and capacity plans to meet global demand.
• Capital Investment: Manage global capital expenditure budgets, ensuring investments align with strategic priorities and deliver measurable ROI.
• Innovation & Trends: Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends, evolving manufacturing approaches to maintain a competitive edge.
• Talent Development: Advocate for talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building across the global manufacturing engineering function.

Required Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in related field such as engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including significant leadership of multi-site or global teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing strategy, operational excellence, and people leadership.
• Proven ability to drive change, foster innovation, and deliver results in a complex, global environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a customer-centric mindset.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience in utilities, energy, or technology sectors.
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 principles.

Benefits: This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more! This position is eligible for our annual bonus program and our annual equity grant program.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.

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