Company
| Legal Name | Daifuku Co |
| Headquarters | Novi, United States |
| Website | https://daifuku.com |
Overview: The Vice President, Engineering, leads and directs the Wynright Project engineering teams. Responsibilities include leading ASRS Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Controls Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Mechanical Systems Engineering. The priorities for this position include strategic planning, project design, quality assurance, and problem resolution. Executes project design to meet company objectives, partners with management, and develops systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards. Responsibilities: Ensures alignment of Wynright Projects’ engineering activities with the overall Wynright strategy Develops goals and metrics to drive execution of strategic initiatives for the Project Management Team Provides effective leadership to management and staff of the engineering teams Coaches and mentors staff to optimize performance, engagement, professional development, and quality of work experience Provides hands-on oversight of projects and services to ensure timely execution, follow-up, and closure of issues Provides strategic hiring plans and assists in the execution of hiring quality individuals for the engineering teams Reports regularly on strategies and goals and key business metrics to Wynright business leadership and peers Proactively identifies emerging solutions to support business growth and business excellence throughout Wynright Regularly interacts with engineering, operational, and project management managers and supervisors to stay informed of all operational aspects Initiates and sponsors the development and implementation of quality improvement projects that improve operational cost efficiency, employee productivity, and level of customer service Manages vendor relationships to ensure successful projects, return on investment, and new business opportunities Complies with the Wynright’s policies and procedures for protecting internal and customer information and the confidentiality of information in accordance with signed confidentiality agreements and federal and state regulations Supports sales and PM by engaging with key clients on technical and system performance strategies and concerns Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related subject or equivalent; Master’s degree a plus Minimum of 15 years of experience in managing engineering, large project portfolios, and diverse and large technical skills groups Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in engineering technology development and project management Strong operational background and proven track record of accomplishments in a manufacturing, engineering, or construction environment Experience working in an organization with complex infrastructure, applications, and procedures in a cross-functional team environmentIn-depth knowledge of standard methodologies in engineering technology In-depth knowledge of interdependencies and relationships between engineering systems Technical knowledge of the various engineering disciplines required for engineering solutions development including mechanical, structural, electrical, and controls Robotics, ASRS, software, and other technologies experience a plus Strong computer skills using MS Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project, and familiarity with specialty applications for project and resource collaboration such as SharePoint or Quickbase Excellent leadership skills for supporting management and their teams Strong strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills Strong communication skills for presenting ideas and technological concepts, negotiation, and persuasion
| Country | City | Job Ads |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hobart | 1768 |
| United States | Novi | 670 |
| United States | Reynoldsburg | 643 |
| United States | Atlanta | 282 |
| United States | Boyne | 258 |
| United States | Bolingbrook | 175 |
| United States | Carrollton | 115 |
| United States | Clearwater | 93 |
| United States | Sacramento | 90 |
| United States | Detroit | 81 |
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Legal Form: Co
Company Type: Public
Company Size: 5001 - 10000
Revenue: 1 - 5 billion (USD)
Job Ads found: 5724
Job Ads per Month: 119.3
Hiring Locations: 83
| Date of first job ad | 17.06.2019, 20:15 |
| Date of last job ad | 16.11.2025, 08:19 |
| Date merged | 17.11.2025, 15:06 |
| Date created | 17.06.2019, 20:15 |