Director Design Engineering

Intervala, LLC • Mount Pleasant Township, PA

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About The Position

Intervala is seeking an experienced Director of Design Engineering to lead our Design Engineering organization and play a critical role in delivering innovative manufacturing solutions for customers across highly regulated industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Industrial, and Transportation. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an engineering professional who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges, developing high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong project management experience, including planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Experience working in ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, TQM, IPC standards, and quality management systems.
• Experience leading CAD/CAE initiatives.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Design Engineering team, establishing priorities, goals, and performance expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and defect prevention methodologies.
• Oversee CAD/CAE engineering efforts and ensure manufacturing methods support customer requirements and operational excellence.
• Lead engineering support for production, ensuring robust manufacturing processes and efficient product launches.
• Manage engineering resources across multiple complex projects, balancing priorities and meeting business objectives.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Production to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and implementation of process improvements.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement actions to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Contribute to strategic planning and long-term engineering initiatives that support company growth.
• Participate in recruiting, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning for the engineering organization.
• Serve as a technical leader while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused culture across the organization.

Benefits

• We invest in our people, encourage innovation, and empower leaders to make meaningful improvements that drive business success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director