Director of Engineering

We are hiring at Valstone for a Director of Engineering to join our Process Automation Portfolio in North America!

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Engineering to lead our Process Automation Portfolio. This key leadership role will drive innovation, oversee engineering projects, and guide our team in developing cutting-edge automation solutions for industrial processes. We value collaboration, inclusivity, and a results-driven mindset to support our mission of transforming industrial automation.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Valstone's Process Automation Portfolio. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our growth and market leadership in this rapidly evolving industry.

Here is a little window into our company: Valstone, part of Valsoft Corp, is a global provider of mission-critical software and integrated systems solutions to over 2000 clients operating in niche industrial sub-sectors, including agriculture, forestry, grain, heavy construction, recycling, and waste management. Our objective is to acquire, nurture, and grow industrial solutions to best service the specific needs of our customers in the niches we operate in. We are not a private equity firm. Rather, we focus on acquiring and creating value over the long haul in collaboration with existing management teams. Because we hold our acquisitions forever, we are committed to positioning our businesses for perpetual success.

Valstone offers Real Business Enhancing Solutions. Our companies offer real business-enhancing solutions which allow our clients to operate at a high level of efficiency. We do this by eliminating manual work and streamlining those tasks. We provide the necessary information needed to make crucial business decisions, and more importantly, we deliver real value to the products and services our clients provide to their customers. We believe that customers who use our software solutions add significantly more to their bottom line than would be possible without our solutions.

The successful candidate will live within commutable distance of our office in Milwaukee, working in a hybrid work model!

What Your Day Will Look Like:

• Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with business objectives
• Anticipate industry trends and technological advancements to guide innovative solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical goals with broader organizational and customer needs
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, diverse engineering team
• Oversee the hiring, training, and professional development of engineering staff
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, inclusion, and technical excellence
• Manage complex engineering projects from conception to implementation
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction
• Provide technical leadership in control systems, SCADA, DCS, and MES
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies in process automation
• Oversee the development of robust, scalable, and efficient automation solutions that meet current and future needs
• Establish key performance indicators for the engineering department
• Monitor and optimize engineering processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements

About You:

• At least a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Control Systems, Electrical, or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience in process automation, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Extensive knowledge of control systems, PLC programming, SCADA, and industrial networks
• Proficiency in automation software and hardware platforms
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and IoT applications in process automation
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and managing complex projects across multiple sites or regions
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and foster innovation
• Deep understanding of feed production processes, including raw material intake, dosing, grinding and mixing, pelleting, and packaging
• Familiarity with asphalt plant components and processes, including batching, drum mixing, and material handling
• Knowledge of automation systems specific to feed mills and asphalt plants, such as batching control systems, production tracking, and quality control measures
• Awareness of emerging trends in feed mill and asphalt plant automation, including ERP integration and advanced process control techniques
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is essential
• Legally authorized to work in the US

For further information about Valstone, you can visit our website at www.valstonecorp.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.