Vice President of Engineering

HireNow Staffing•Crawfordville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

HireNow Staffing is recruiting a Vice President of Engineering for an established manufacturer, installer, and servicer of premium residential elevators. This executive will lead mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering while helping shape the company's product direction and growth. The role requires a leader who can connect long-term technical strategy with everyday manufacturing realities. You will partner with Operations, Sales, Field Services, Quality, and Executive Leadership to deliver safe, reliable products, strengthen engineering performance, and improve the customer experience. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience
5+ years managing engineering teams in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of product development, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
Experience leading cross-functional teams and large engineering projects
Demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering talent
Experience establishing accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer focus
Experience with lean manufacturing methods
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to meet approximately 10% travel requirements
Ability to work without employer-provided visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience with elevator systems, vertical transportation equipment, lifts, or related industries
Experience with PLCs, industrial controls, VFDs, safety systems, and automation
Knowledge of ASME A17.1 and related codes
Experience supporting field service organizations
Experience reducing warranty costs and improving product reliability
Combine executive judgment with practical manufacturing expertise.
Financial acumen, sound decision-making, effective change management, and the ability to explain technical priorities in business terms.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering teams.
Establish priorities aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
Recruit, mentor, and retain engineering talent.
Build a culture of accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
Direct new residential elevator designs and enhancements to existing products.
Manage the product lifecycle from concept through commercialization.
Balance innovation with manufacturability, reliability, cost, performance, and aesthetics.
Develop long-term product and technology roadmaps.
Oversee compliance with applicable elevator, electrical, and safety requirements, including ASME A17.1 / CSA B44 and relevant state and local requirements.
Manage engineering support for inspections, certifications, and regulatory approvals.
Coordinate third-party engineering reviews and certifications when required.
Partner with Manufacturing to improve efficiency, throughput, and product quality.
Lead design-for-manufacturing, value engineering, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Establish root cause analysis and corrective-action processes for production and field issues.
Apply lean manufacturing methods and continuous improvement practices.
Guide development of elevator controls, PLC-based automation, safety circuits, encoders, drives, and related technologies.
Oversee software and controls development.
Maintain a focus on system reliability, maintainability, and compliance.
Provide technical leadership for field troubleshooting and product support.
Use warranty data and customer feedback to guide product improvements.
Evaluate emerging technologies, suppliers, and industry developments.
Contribute to business planning, capital investment decisions, and potential acquisitions, partnerships, or new market opportunities.