Job Title: Director of Engineering
Industry: Manufacturing – Engineered Solutions and machinery for the Heat Transfer and custom machinery markets
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Director to lead engineering strategy and operational execution within a growing manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for a technically strong leader with a startup mindset who can scale engineering capabilities while contributing to the broader operational success of the business. The company is taking on a strategic restructuring, investing in their equipment and machinery assembly business unit with a new facility and new operational structure.
The Director of Engineering will combine technical expertise with operational leadership, overseeing engineering initiatives while supervising assembly and production-related functions. This position is designed for someone with the potential to grow into a General Manager role as the organization scales.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the engineering function, supporting machining, fabrication, and engineered product solutions.
- Provide technical leadership across mechanical, electrical/controls, and pneumatic systems.
- Oversee engineering design, development, and implementation of custom solutions.
- Partner with operations and leadership to ensure efficient processes and scalable manufacturing systems.
- Supervise and mentor engineering staff and assembly/production teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on productivity, quality, and process optimization.
- Establish engineering standards, documentation, and best practices.
- Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and capacity planning.
- Support project execution from concept through manufacturing to meet quality and cost objectives.
- Act as a cross-functional leader bridging engineering, operations, and customer-facing delivery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong engineering background in manufacturing environments (machining, fabrication, or engineered systems).
- Technical exposure across mechanical, electrical/controls, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience leading engineering teams and supervising cross-functional technical or assembly teams.
- Demonstrated experience with operational processes and manufacturing workflows.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on leadership style.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Startup-minded leader comfortable building structure while scaling operations.
- Technically well-rounded with the ability to oversee multiple engineering disciplines.
- A strategic thinker who connects engineering decisions to business outcomes.
- Leadership capability and ambition to grow into a General Manager role.
