Global Engineering Director

Description In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Develop, negotiate, and implement strategies, plans, policies, and procedures to ensure the technical leadership of Branson technologies, to include existing product lines as well as development of new products and technologies. Strategies will be developed in conjunction with the Value Creation and Profitability Review process and programs supervised through Global Engineering Team. Lead a China organization responsible for material joining product design and development, sustaining engineering and global welding programs. Ensure that technological capabilities are present in the organization to achieve Growth and Profitability objectives Maintain sound engineering concepts and standards of design and quality in the development of new products, and in the improvement of existing products. Direct the Company’s patent and technology license activities, including technical papers, publications, patent disclosures, applications and licenses and negotiating agreements to protect its proprietary technology, and to license its use where profitable, as well as acquiring outside technology as required. Ensure the establishment and administration of sound quality controls to acquire and ensure continued certification and compliance of the technology function under ISO Plan and implement plans for human resources, capital, and expenses to optimally meet business and functional objectives. In conjunction with Human Resources, responsible for the human resource development of the function. This includes recruiting, training, advising, appraising, mentor, promoting, succession planning, terminating and compensation activities. Maintain an environment of motivation and passion to ensure high morale and minimize voluntary attrition while working towards specific goals of being Inclusive. Represent Branson Ultrasonics as required in negotiation with representatives of government or industry on technology matters. Keep fully advised on pending and proposed legislation and programs effecting the processes and materials of product development. Render assistance to universities requesting collaboration in the development and participation of work training programs; attend and participate in outside organizations and associations, meetings, panels, seminars, and surveys for the purpose of exchange of technology and information transfer. Develop, in conjunction with Marketing, strategic plans for portfolio management including recommendations on joint ventures, acquisitions, divestures and/or product line expansions. Lead the New Product Development funnel to ensure that NPD results are met, and that Innovation is constantly moving forward to achieve Technology Leadership. Support the China/Asia Operations, including Quality, Service and Application Teams for the technical support with valuable solutions. Represent Branson China/Asia in Global responsibilities which may include engineering symposiums, task forces, and Technology Conferences Who You Are: You excel at interpreting technical trends and translate them into outstanding ideas that drive innovation and technology leadership. You bring to bear each team member’s outstanding background to achieve team goals. You continually assess the market potential of an innovative idea or solution. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You think globally and excel at viewing issues on a worldwide basis. You always keep the end in sight and put in extra effort to meet deadlines. For This Role, You Will Need: BA/BS Degree in one or more Engineering and Science field of study Relevant years of professional experience commensurate with the level of this position Knowledge of Business Administration, Economics, Computer Science, and principles of business and technology. Experience as managerial contributions in Engineering, Research and Development within a manufacturing industrial enterprise. Excellent organizational and communication (written and oral) skills required, and a proven track record of successful new product development. Able to travel 30% to meet business needs Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart: 10+ years of relevant professional experience MS preferred Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe inclusive teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Company WHY EMERSON Our Commitment to Our People At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together. Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com . ABOUT EMERSON Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go! No calls or agencies please.