Director of Engineering

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Measures of Success

• Successful execution of new product development initiatives.

• Improved product reliability and reduced warranty issues.

• Strong employee engagement and team development.

• Achievement of product quality, cost, and timing targets.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, an MBA, or a related advanced degree preferred.

• 10–15 years of engineering or product development experience.

• At least five years of engineering leadership experience.

• Experience in manufacturing and heavy equipment preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in office and manufacturing settings, with regular time spent on the production floor and in engineering, testing, and service areas.

• May be exposed to noise, moving machinery, dust, temperature variations, and other conditions typical of an industrial manufacturing facility. Required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated areas.

• Regularly uses a computer and communicates in person, by telephone, and through virtual meetings. Work may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.

• May occasionally bend, reach, climb stairs, and lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Periodic travel to suppliers, customers, field sites, trade events, and other company locations is required, including occasional overnight stays.

• Extended or flexible hours may be necessary to support business needs, product launches, testing, or urgent technical issues.