Manager of Engineering

About Du-Co:
Du-Co Ceramics, a leader in the Technical Ceramics Industry since 1949, has an opening for a Manager of Engineering.

What It’s Like to Work Here
We know that our greatest asset is our people. When you join Du-Co, you aren't just filling a seat—you are joining a collaborative, mission-driven team that celebrates creativity and work-life balance.  We prioritize building a workplace where you can grow personally and professionally.

Education and experience requirements: These requirements are at the discretion of the Chief
Executive Officer but generally include a 4 year degree.

Duties:

• Oversee the engineering functions of the company and manage both internal and outside resources as required and prioritized.
• Oversee industrial engineering efforts emphasizing cost reduction analysis and continuous improvement projects.
• Oversee operation of all kilns.
• Oversee the identification, development and periodic review of facility management activities in accordance with continuous improvement goals, or as necessary and required.
• Responsible for the evaluation of proposed projects (i.e., ROI) including written documentation of the effectiveness of all facility and process changes after project completion.
• Responsible for prioritizing projects in accordance with existing constraints involving executive management as required.
• Supervise engineering projects to completion.
• Supervise estimating department ensuring quotations are completed as per departmental established goals.
• Supervise I.T. Department.  Evaluates and approves all I.T. projects. Works with I.T. Director to maintain and improve computerized work system.
• Responsible for coordinating periodic update of the costing system involving executive management as required.
• Member of management review team.
• Authorized as an officer of the company to execute legal documents on behalf of the company.

May be assigned any other miscellaneous duties as required by the QA Manager and/or executive management.

• We are offering great benefits and pay!
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • And more!