Director of Engineering

No Clearance Requirement

Rail Technologies

City

Hauppauge

State

New York

Country

United States

Job Description

For more than 33 years KLD Labs, Inc., has provided innovative machine vision solutions tailored for railway customers' monitoring, measurement, inspection, condition-based maintenance, and asset management needs. We are looking to hire a Director of Engineering for our Hauppauge, NY location to participate in the development of our growing range of measurement products and tools. We are an equal-opportunity employer in a stable industry.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Staffing the Engineering department, allocating resources, and prioritize work efforts based on company level priorities. 

• Managing the technology of the company by working with KLD's engineering staff to determine technical approaches for product development.

• Foster the development of "best practices" / procedure documentation - develop, maintain, and improve intra- and inter-disciplinary standards, practices, and operations to ensure consistency, correctness, and integrity from one project to the next

• Liaise with Project Managers, managers of Sales, Operations, and Service to ensure that appropriate interaction between personnel and flow of information is maintained.

• Facilitate investigation of new technology for use in future projects. 

• Support the production of product, including the "delivery" of a new product to operations for fabrications. 

• Support troubleshooting / technical investigation of service-related issues. 

• Management of internal development projects. 

Qualifications Required (Skills)

B degree with 7 years of experience with 5+ years of engineering management experience, 

• Solid science/engineering background, BS in Engineering required (preferably Electrical) 

• Management experience in mechanical, electrical, and software development

• Ability to monitor and track the performance of multidisciplinary engineering efforts 

• PC-based computer experience (Word, Excel, Project, Visio, etc.) 

• Effective oral and written communication skills 

Qualifications Desired

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project

• Multilingual

• Railway Industry Experience

• Flexibility and adaptability to change

Req ID

3761BR

Internal Position Title

Staff Technical Manager

Employment Status

Regular Full-time

U.S. Citizenship

No

Background Check Type

7 year Pre-employment

Drug Screen Type

Pre-Employment Drug and Random Alcohol and Drug (FRA)

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a foreign national may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

Contract Award Contingency

No

Recruiter

Judi VanDerWesthuizen

Salary Range

140,004.80 - $190,008.00

Benefit Highlights

* Annual education tuition reimbursement
* 401(k) Plan with up to 6% dollar-for-dollar company match
* Medical, dental and vision insurance
* Spending Accounts - FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSA
* Leave available for holidays, bereavement, jury duty, military service, family medical leave, and as required by State law
* Paid Time Off
* 100% Company paid Employee Assistance Program and life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, business travel accident, and professional liability insurance (employee only)
* Other voluntary programs, including supplemental life, auto and home insurance, and legal program
* Computer purchase discount
* Recognition and reward programs
* Patent awards
* Technical paper awards for presentations and publications
* Recruitment awards
* Length of service awards
* Community service recognition

Division Description

Established over three decades ago, KLD Labs, Inc. is a forward-thinking technology company that excels in the design and integration of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions, laser technology, and machine vision systems for automated railway inspection applications. With a global presence in 35 countries, KLD Labs' products are instrumental in inspecting rolling stock and track infrastructure, ensuring safety against derailment risks, and facilitating efficient railway maintenance operations. To explore the groundbreaking solutions offered by KLD Labs, please visit www.kldlabs.com

Strength in Diversity

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

Req Expiration Date

03-Apr-2025