Job Description

The Senior Director of Integrated Systems will lead the strategic and tactical direction of engineering initiatives focused on robotic automation solutions. This role is responsible for driving innovation, overseeing engineering operations, and ensuring the successful delivery of cutting-edge technologies that support business growth. The Senior Director will build and lead a high-performing engineering team, foster effective collaboration across disciplines and functions, and ensure projects meet schedule, budget and performance objectives.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

This role will be based in the St. Louis, MO area. 

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute engineering strategy for integrated robotics and automation solutions, aligning with business objectives and market trends. 

• Resource Allocation: Identify and allocate appropriate resources for each project within the robotics development pipeline, ensuring optimal team performance. 

• Innovation & Technology Evaluation: Assess emerging technologies in robotics, AI, and automation to enhance design efficiency and product capabilities. 

• Process Optimization: Develop tools, metrics, and reporting systems to track progress, measure efficiency, and drive continuous improvement within engineering operations. 

• Project Delivery: Oversee daily engineering activities, ensuring timely delivery of innovative solutions that meet quality standards and customer requirements. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Customer Service to ensure engineering solutions meet market needs and customer expectations. 

• Talent Development: Refine onboarding and training programs, mentor engineering staff, and implement succession planning to build a sustainable talent pipeline. 

• Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies throughout all engineering processes. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, effective collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion to enhance creativity and team effectiveness. 

• Drive accountability and alignment with organizational goals while encouraging professional growth and technical excellence. ​

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.  

• 8+ years of experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering, with a strong background in automation and advanced technologies.  

• 4+ years of experience leading large multidiscipline engineering teams in a product development environment.  

• Proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects involving robotics or automation systems. 

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing 

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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