Director of Engineering
About The Position
The Director of Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership across all engineering functions, guiding the development, launch, and continuous improvement of safe, reliable, high-quality products that meet customer needs and business objectives. This leader oversees multidisciplinary teams spanning Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Systems Engineering, fostering product innovation, technical excellence, cost competitiveness, and team development. Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Service, Quality, and Executive Leadership, the Director aligns engineering priorities with company strategy and leads product development from concept through production and ongoing lifecycle support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- 10–15 years of engineering or product development experience.
- At least five years of engineering leadership experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of product development, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and deliver results.
- Expertise in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design of Experiments (DOE), Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), quality systems, and structured product development processes.
- Strong business acumen, including financial management, budgeting, and resource planning.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build alignment across functions and organizational levels.
- Ability to lead change, balance competing priorities, and deliver results in a complex environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering, an MBA, or a related advanced degree.
- Mechanical Engineering degree.
- Experience in manufacturing and heavy equipment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute an engineering strategy aligned with corporate objectives and product roadmaps.
- Lead, coach, and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Oversee the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design through validation, production launch, and lifecycle support.
- Drive product innovation, value engineering, and competitive product analysis to improve performance and cost competitiveness.
- Establish and maintain robust design validation and product reliability practices.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve product quality, support manufacturing, and ensure successful product launches.
- Manage engineering budgets, project portfolios, and resource allocation to achieve quality, cost, and timing targets.
- Recruit, develop, and retain engineering talent while fostering engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support product safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
