Director of Engineering

Multiquip • Cypress, CA

3d • $140,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Multiquip is seeking a strategic, results-driven Director of Engineering to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of its generator product line. This leadership role is responsible for driving innovation, aligning engineering initiatives with business objectives, and building a high-performing engineering organization.

The Director will set long-term engineering strategy and product roadmaps; lead the product lifecycle from concept through production release; and ensure products meet performance, manufacturability, cost, serviceability, quality, and regulatory requirements. The role also leads and mentors engineering teams, supports manufacturing and new product introduction, manages department budgets and resources, and collaborates across the company. The position is based in Fullerton, California, is hybrid, and involves approximately 15–25% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in senior leadership.
• Background in generator systems, power generation, or related industries such as industrial equipment, energy systems, or heavy equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering principles.
• Experience with the full product lifecycle, including design, validation, new product introduction, and production support.
• Deep understanding of design for manufacturability, design for assembly, and cost optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as EPA, UL, ISO, NEC, and CE.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong project and program management skills, including experience with tools such as Jira.
• Financial acumen, including budget management and resource planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Strong analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 15–25%.
• Employment is subject to a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background investigation; candidates must have the legal right to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term engineering strategy, product roadmaps, and innovation initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Provide technical leadership for new product development, enhancements, and customer-specific modifications.
• Identify and implement technologies, materials, and processes that improve product performance and competitiveness.
• Establish engineering standards, design guidelines, and best practices across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines.
• Lead the product lifecycle from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and production release.
• Ensure products are optimized for performance, design for manufacturability, cost, serviceability, and quality.
• Oversee customer-driven modifications and maintain configuration control and documentation.
• Direct design reviews, risk assessments, and validation testing.
• Build, lead, and mentor an engineering team of managers and individual contributors.
• Drive execution using structured planning and tracking tools such as Jira, while balancing new development, sustaining engineering, and customer requests.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with production teams on new product introduction and manufacturing challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering and operations.
• Travel approximately 15–25% to support manufacturing sites and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure products meet applicable standards and regulations, including EPA, UL, ISO, NEC, and CE.
• Maintain documentation, configuration management, and traceability.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, engineering performance metrics, department budget, headcount planning, and resource allocation.
• Track and improve key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, quality, and engineering throughput.
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Service, and Finance.
• Represent Engineering in leadership discussions and company initiatives, and collaborate with other engineering leaders on standardization and shared practices.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off accruing up to four weeks per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including orthodontics, starting the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), accident plans, and supplemental options.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.
• MetLife Hyatt Legal and AFLAC plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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