Director of Engineering
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of Engineering will lead and develop an engineering team to deliver world-class custom and configured building products. This role is responsible for R&D engineering, product continuation engineering, design-for-manufacturing, process improvement, post-sale support, and technical leadership. The Director will partner with sales, product management, manufacturing, and supply chain to support both customer needs and company growth objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Leadership & Vision
- Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership for the engineering function.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
- Engineering & Technical Oversight
- Oversee product design, prototyping, and validation for custom and configured products.
- Ensure designs meet performance, cost, safety, and manufacturability standards.
- Drive standardization and modular design practices where applicable.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Sales on quoting, feasibility reviews, and customer technical support.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing on process optimization, tooling, and quality improvements.
- Work with Supply Chain to identify cost-effective materials and suppliers.
- Operational Excellence
- Implement engineering best practices, tools, and systems to raise efficiency and accuracy.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering output and quality.
- Support continuous improvement projects that drive throughput, quality, and cost reduction.
- Business Impact
- Align engineering priorities with company strategy to support profitable growth.
- Contribute to strategic planning, technology roadmaps, and capital investment decisions.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven expertise in sheet metal design, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
- Strong background in CAD, ERP/MRP systems, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving measurable improvements.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on technical engagement.
OPPORTUNITY
- Be an essential part of high-energy, growing, customer first organization
- Flexible hybrid work schedule
- Growth oriented company
- Great market/industry
- Excellent benefits
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