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About General Kinematics Corporation:
General Kinematics Corporation is a leading manufacturer of innovative equipment and solutions for the bulk material handling and processing industries and was recently recognized as one of Forbes Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies. With a rich history spanning over six decades, our company is committed to delivering cutting-edge technologies and exceptional services to our global customer base. As we continue to grow and expand our operations, we have recognized the need to take our Controls capabilities to the next level and to add capabilities within infrastructure Electrical Engineering in such a way as to create a distinctive competitive advantage. We are seeking a highly qualified Director of Electrical Engineering to join our team and lead this effort.
This key position will be part of the GK Operations Leadership Team, reporting to the company's COO.
Leadership and Strategy:
- Champion the GKWay. Be a leader with respect to safety in all aspects of what you do!
- Work with the GK Leadership Team to develop a strategy and plan to build Controls Capabilities at General Kinematics.
- Develop and implement goals and corresponding action plans to drive the strategy and the metrics to ensure both sustainability and continuous improvement.
- Work with the GK Systems team to develop infrastructure Electrical Engineering capabilities power distribution, network infrastructure, controls wiring, remote I/O design, PLC I/O's, PLC Programming and control panel design in a manufacturing system environment.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of Electrical engineers, electrical designers and technicians to achieve departmental goals.
- Manage the day-to-day activities of engineering teams in our General Kinematics, Crystal Lake, IL office, our GK Systems office in Cedar Rapids, IA and on site at various customer locations.
- Oversee the design and development of Electrical control systems for our machinery, equipment and systems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations and standards, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate electrical controls into our products and systems
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in electrical controls and automation.
- Drive innovation within the department to not only ensure enhanced product performance and efficiency but to introduce features and benefits in the tradition of GK industry leading edge mechanical breakthroughs.
- Maintain accurate documentation of Electrical control designs, specifications, and project records.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies within the electrical controls department.
- Implement best practices to enhance departmental productivity and product quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
- Proven experience (10+ years) in a leadership role within electrical controls, automation, or a related field.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent project management abilities.
- Proficiency in electrical control system design, PLC programming, and HMI Programming.
- Proficiency in selecting and configuring ABB and A-B VFD's.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
- Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications.
If you are a results-oriented leader with a passion for electrical controls and a desire to contribute to the success of a dynamic manufacturing company, we encourage you to apply for the Director of Electrical Controls position at General Kinematics Corporation.
Travel required (approximately 20%) domestically with limited International Travel required.
General Kinematics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
