🚀 Director of Engineering

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 REQUIREMENTS

• 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