Director of Engineering

Standex • Sugar Land, TX

133d

About The Position

Standex International is a global industrial growth company with market-leading brands in electronics, forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. Standex Electronics develops custom-engineered sensing, switching, and power magnetics solutions for high-reliability applications. Its DETECT, GRID, and EDGE platforms support precision sensing and measurement, efficient power conversion, and advanced electronic performance. The business operates a global manufacturing footprint across the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, and India.

The Engineering Director provides strategic leadership for the Engineering function, driving innovation, product development, and engineering excellence in support of organizational growth. The role oversees Product Engineering and R&D, including new product development, technology roadmaps, and continuous improvement. Working with Operations, Sales, and Executive Leadership, the Director delivers customer-focused solutions, optimizes processes, and ensures compliance with industry standards. The position also develops engineering talent, manages departmental performance and budgets, and fosters accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Ten years of senior engineering management experience in a design and manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a highly technical, custom engineering and Instrument Transformers environment, with multiple reports across different sites and regions.
• Heavy exposure to a Lean culture.
• Skill in change management and harmonizing processes across sites and legacy systems.
• Experience with accountability for innovation, NPI, and NPD systems and processes.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; Electrical or Mechanical preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership setting measurable goals, building teams, and following projects through completion.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop technical talent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate across diverse markets and customer demands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Project and Visio.
• Ability to travel to various Standex locations, suppliers, and customers.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the engineering department's strategic vision and objectives in alignment with company goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage Product Engineering, Project Management, and Doc Control functions, including team leads.
• Build a defined R&D organization, implement and manage the innovation process, and develop and manage technology roadmaps.
• Ensure products and processes comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and relevant certifications.
• Develop and manage the engineering department budget, allocate resources efficiently, monitor expenses, control costs, and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, opportunity execution, and key customer relationships in collaboration with Sales and Business Development.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional senior management team on strategy, standard work, best practices, and organizational problem-solving.
• Represent the technical side of Grid Amran among industry peers, vendors, technology partners, and customers.
• Lead strategic initiatives and develop technical talent.

What This Job Offers

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