Director of Engineering

Position Overview

Seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as Director of Engineering – a critical role at the forefront of our mission to deliver high-reliability, cutting-edge electronic solutions for defense, aerospace, and other high-stakes industries. In this role, you will lead teams in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Test Engineering, collaborate across functions, and make a lasting impact on product integrity, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction to the Engineering department, ensuring the highest level of service for both internal and external customers.
• Deliver products and services that meet cost, quality, and time expectations by working collaboratively with customers, peers, and other employees.
• Market engineering services to existing customers and develop new business opportunities.
• Provide direction and motivation to engineering staff to ensure the successful execution of responsibilities across all programs.
• Assess and manage employee capabilities and determine staffing needs; provide performance management, developmental opportunities, and recruit new talent to meet technical gaps.
• Lead and mentor teams of engineers responsible for production processes, quality performance, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and execute the strategic technology vision and roadmap to address emerging equipment and processing technologies.
• Implement strategic initiatives to meet current and future operational requirements in the Engineering Department.
• Participate in and contribute to the successful performance against the business Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Establish goals and objectives focused on continuous improvement to enhance internal processes.
• Ensure internal processes and programs produce products that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Interact across all levels of the organization to command respect and secure mission acceptance.
• Act as a change agent for improvement initiatives and influence all levels of the organization.
• Retain and hire a world-class staff while developing a winning culture aligned with the company’s vision and values.
• Administer Human Resources programs and policies, including selection, promotion, transfers, salary administration, and terminations without discrimination.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 10 years of Engineering leadership experience in an electronic manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes, including SMT, through-hole technology, circuit card assembly, box build assembly, and functional test.
• Thorough understanding of quality management systems and procedures, including ISO/AS 9100, ASQ, NADCAP, ensuring compliance with external audit requirements.
• Knowledge of quality procedures and methodologies, including Six Sigma, Lean, and failure reporting with corrective action systems.
• Familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Understanding of Government procurement procedures and in-depth knowledge of Government contract work.
• Proven experience in leadership, program/project management, and OEM operations management in regulated, technology-based industries.
• Experience with implementing Lean tools/methods (e.g., Toyota Production System, Standard work, 5S, Total Preventive Maintenance, 1 piece flow, Set Up Reduction, Poka Yoke).
• Knowledge of work standards and visual manufacturing instructions.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and NADCAP accreditation.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government granted security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree and certifications related to the responsibilities, preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification, preferred.