Director of Engineering/Process Improvement

Tomball Controls • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Engineering & Process Improvement leads the engineering department and drives operational excellence across the manufacturing organization. The role aligns mechanical and electrical engineering design activities with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, reduce lead times, improve quality, and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards. As a strategic partner to the COO, the Director connects engineering design with manufacturing execution and supports integration of custom generator enclosure and switchgear projects from concept through production. The role also champions process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and operational best practices to support business growth and customer satisfaction.

The Director leads, mentors, develops, and scales a multidisciplinary team of process engineers. The position partners with Sales, Design Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance to resolve technical issues, align priorities, and support project execution before production. It deploys Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping initiatives; improves workflows across fabrication, welding, coating, and electrical integration; manages capital expenditure evaluations and implementations; and leads root-cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions.

Travel is required, including occasional overnight stays, to provide leadership and support across four manufacturing sites. The role requires moving through manufacturing facilities, production areas, and outdoor yards for extended periods, wearing required PPE, and navigating environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and industrial equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience within industrial manufacturing, generator packaging, power distribution equipment (switchgear), or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication, structural design and integrity, acoustic attenuation systems, and electrical integration processes.
• Experience with CAD and solid modeling software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD, as well as ERP/MRP systems used in manufacturing environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout manufacturing facilities, production areas, and outdoor yard environments for extended periods.
• Ability to safely wear and use required personal protective equipment in accordance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Ability to navigate manufacturing environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, develop, and scale a multidisciplinary team of process engineers, fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Sales, Design Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance to resolve technical issues, align priorities, and support seamless project execution before production.
• Champion and implement Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Analyze and eliminate bottlenecks across sheet metal fabrication, welding, coating, and electrical integration operations, and design scalable workflows that increase throughput and productivity.
• Evaluate, justify, and implement investments in automation, advanced tooling, equipment, and emerging technologies.
• Lead investigations into production deviations, quality issues, and engineering errors, and drive corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence and improve performance.
• Provide leadership and support across four manufacturing sites.

What This Job Offers

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