Director of Engineering

Yinlun TDI, LLC stands at the forefront of manufacturing excellence. As an IATF 16949 certified company, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge thermal management and emissions technology solutions to the Automotive, Commercial Truck, Off-Highway, and Defense industries worldwide. Renowned for our superior engineering and manufacturing systems, we are a team of dedicated professionals committed to exceeding customer expectations.

Based in Ontario, California, our headquarters house our Administration, R&D, and Operations departments. Additionally, we operate Sales and Engineering facilities in Michigan, Illinois, and North Carolina. Expanding our footprint, Yinlun TDI has strategically established manufacturing operations in central Illinois and Monterrey, Mexico. With unwavering support from our parent company, we are poised to further penetrate target markets and foster enduring partnerships with key global customers.

We are currently recruiting for a position at our Houston, Texas location for a qualified Director of Engineering.

Job Title: Director Operation/Engineering

Reports To:  VP of Sales and Marketing

Location: Houston, TX

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Effective Date: 06/18/2024

SUMMARY

Operation Director oversees an organization’s daily business activities and responsible for managing its resources, developing, and implementing an operational plan and ensuring that procedures are carried out properly. Additionally, evaluates organizational efficiency and makes necessary changes to maximize staff productivity and assesses the needs of the company and finds ways to contribute to the big picture by ensuring daily operations run smoothly and as efficiently as possible.

The Director of Engineering will oversee product engineering operations and ensure that proper engineering processes and procedures are followed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operation Director

• Assists upper management in setting goals that promote      company growth
• Oversees daily activity of the team
• Prepares budgets, schedules, and other organizational reports      as needed
• Provides advice and guidance to other employees
• Manages team workloads in order to meet goals and deadlines
• Develops plans to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Improves existing systems and policies
• Ensures customer requirements are met in a timely manner
• Promotes and enforces safety in the workplace
• Manages stock and inventory
• Oversees manufacturing functions
• Works closely with other departments to promote efficient      factory optimization
• Identifies improvement areas and plans and implements systems      to boost company effectiveness
• Manages internal and external service suppliers
• Executes plans designed to meet company goals by changing      policies and coaching employees

Engineering Director

• Deliberate with management, production, and marketing staff      on the possible requirements and procedures for a project
• Organize and manage projects, making detailed plans that work      towards the fulfillment of a set objective
• Examine technology, organizational resources, and the demands      of the market in order to plan or give procedures for projects which are      practicable or possible
• Manage the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and      repair of facilities and equipment, making sure they are executed by the      personnel responsible
• Direct, evaluate, and confirm product design and changes
• Recruit, assign, direct, and evaluate employees in their      workstation
• Supervise the development and maintenance of staff abilities      and suitability in the organization
• Direct the negotiation of research contracts and also prepare      the company’s budget, bids, and contracts
• Set scientific and technical goals in the confines of the      organization with the aid of management
• Consult or negotiate with clients to make arrangements of      resources required for a project
• Setup schemes or designs, and elaborate reports and results      to clients
• Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for      the engineering and technical work performed in the organization
• Administer highway planning, construction, and maintenance
• Perform administrative functions such as evaluating and      writing reports, approving expenditures concerning projects.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Education/Experience - Bachelor Degree in Mechanical      Engineering plus ten years of relevant work experience; or equivalent      combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of heat transfer concepts and heat exchanger      design, testing, operation, testing, and manufacturing
• Knowledge of vehicle/machine powertrain system operation;      knowledge of pumps, fans, motors, engines, transmissions, etc
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly techniques,      fasteners, fittings, metal forming, casting, molding, brazing, welding,      and leak testing
• Excellent math skills, problem solving skills, PC skills      (including MS Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, PDM, MRP, and web-based      applications/programs), and communication skills
• Knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing, specifically      GD&T
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative      environment
• Able to adapt to a rapidly changing project environment

Affirmative Action/EEO statement  

Yinlun TDI, LLC  is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other statuses protected by state, local or other applicable laws. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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