Director of New Product Development Center AS6412

Director of New Product Development Center AS6412 Oklahoma State University 494656 Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email Ed Kirtley, [email protected]{target="_blank"} Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Appointment Length Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice Hiring Range $120,000 - $160,000 Salary Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references. About this Position The OSU New Product Development Center (NPDC), an extension unit of the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology at the Oklahoma State University. NPDC provides Oklahoma manufacturers and inventors with university-based research and engineering teams to develop and commercialize new product concepts. These efforts may include evaluating the characteristics of existing products, establishing the status of technology, evaluating the business and financial implications of new product implementation, developing new products, updating a current product to lead the market, integrating new technology or broadening market shares with new product features. The Director is responsible for the overall leadership and administration of the department including planning, developing, implementing, and integrating innovative results-driven engineering and research programs; developing stakeholders; managing budgets and ensuring financial goals are achieved; ensuring sustainability and continuity of the Center and programs; providing leadership in the recruitment, selection, management and development of professional engineering staff, administrative staff, and students; leading successful university, government, and industry collaborations; and ensuring Center goals and objectives are aligned with the land grant mission. The Director develops proposals and bids for government and industry, directs all engineering activities in the project life cycle, oversees contract administration and compliance, trains and develops the technical workforce, and allocates resources appropriately to assure successful project outcomes and completion. The Director manages Center business and technical staff to complete multi-disciplinary projects, engages cross-campus resources, develops and maintains effective relationships with leaders of Oklahoma industry, manufacturers, government agencies, and clients to ensure the long-term success of the Center. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's Engineering or technical discipline related to engineering (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) - Seven years of experience in project management. Demonstrated experience in engineering design, prototyping, testing, analysis, and successful implementation of solutions. Experience with manufacturing industry. Demonstrated experience in grant writing/bidding processes. Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: - Must hold Professional Engineering (PE) License or obtain within 12 months of hire. - Have before hire and maintain after hire a valid driver's license. A valid driver's license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned. Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of engineering design principles, finite ele