Director of Engineering

Description

Position Summary

The Director of Engineering leads the strategic and operational direction of the engineering department within a dynamic contract manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving innovation, ensuring manufacturability, and optimizing engineering processes to meet client specifications, regulatory standards, and production goals. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities 

· Develop and execute the engineering roadmap aligned with company growth and client needs.

· Drive system based solutions for engineering processes for redundancy and coverage. 

· Represent the company as technical interface with clients.

· Function as continuous improvement lead for the Company.

· Define and implement world class standards for work instructions and quality control plans and implement companywide. 

· Develop, train and guide engineering personnel to achieve company engineering goals. 

· Ensure timely and cost-effective execution of engineering projects.

· Identify and implement KPIs to drive thruput improvement for engineering releases to the shop floor.

· Serve as a technical liaison with clients, translating requirements into manufacturable solutions.

· Partner with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless production.

· Support business development with technical input during client onboarding and quoting.

· Serve as resident expert and set standard expectations for all manufacturing engineers to achieve identified outcomes.

· Ensure engineering practices comply with ISO, FDA, and other relevant standards.

· Oversee documentation including process flows, work instructions, and validation protocols.

· Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation, and digital tools to enhance capabilities.

· Lead and instruct others on continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production processes.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

· Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline is a plus

· 10 plus years of experience in hands on machining (mills and lathes)

· 3+ years of experience in Project Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

· Excellent problem-solving skills

· Attention to detail and accuracy.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.

· Confident decision-making ability

· Capable of participating in cross-functional settings and working with support functions, manufacturing, quality engineer, and facilities.

· Support cost reduction & continual improvement activities.

· Analyze raw data and generate usable reports.

· Knowledge of print reading and understanding of common GD&T practices.

· Knowledge of materials and their chemical and physical properties.