Director of Engineering
About The Position
Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Mikros Technologies Engineering organization, guiding the development of new technologies and products from concept through commercialization while ensuring the long-term performance and support of released products. Leads a strong team of seasoned engineering leaders of our multidisciplinary engineering teams responsible for New Product Design, Product Deployment, Advanced Technology Development, and future Sustaining Engineering, and Engineering Services Groups. Establishes engineering processes, technical standards, and organizational capabilities that enable innovation, product quality, operational excellence, and scalable business growth. Partners closely with Product Management, Factory Enablement, Site Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales to align engineering execution with business objectives and customer needs while developing engineering leaders and fostering a strong culture of teamwork that values technical excellence, innovation, quality, accountability, and customer focus.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
- Experience leading engineering organizations within hardware manufacturing, technology, defense, or industrial environments, with materials or metallurgy experience preferred.
- Proven track record of delivering complex programs and organizational results, with a priority on team development.
- Strong technical leadership and engineering management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience managing complex projects, programs, and product development efforts.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and resource planning.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to drive organizational change and continuous improvement.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Experience working in regulated, manufacturing, defense, aerospace, or technology environments preferred.
- Expert in the engineering discipline and systems which support functional processes.
- Ability to think strategically and develop vision and roadmap for the technical group.
- Proven track record in driving and implementing change to organizations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Engineering, Technology Management, or Business Administration preferred.
- Materials or metallurgy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the engineering strategy aligned with company goals and growth initiatives.
- Establish engineering priorities, goals, and performance metrics.
- Drive innovation and adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies.
- Support long-term business planning, investment decisions, and organizational growth.
- Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers, technical leads, and engineering staff.
- Build and maintain a high-performing engineering organization focused on collaboration, accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.
- Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, retention, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
- Ensure effective allocation of engineering resources across programs and projects.
- Oversee engineering support throughout the product lifecycle, from concept through prototype, production and sustainment.
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet technical, schedule, cost, quality, and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with Program Management to identify and mitigate technical and execution risks.
- Support proposal development, customer engagements, and technical reviews as needed.
- Establish and standardize engineering processes, procedures, and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, innovation, and cost reduction.
- Develop and monitor key engineering performance indicators and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Partner with manufacturing, operations, quality, supply chain, and business development teams to achieve organizational objectives.
- Build strong relationships with customers and external stakeholders.
- Communicate engineering performance, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets and capital expenditure plans.
- Monitor engineering costs and resource utilization.
- Support business cases for investments in technology, equipment, and personnel.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
