Director of Engineering
Listed on 2026-07-14
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Engineering
Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Quality Engineering
*** Strong experience with mechanical and manufacturing required***
Location: Cleveland, Ohio area
- The strong preference is for a local, Ohio based candidate. Relocation assistance can be provided for the right candidate.
US Citizenship is required
Type: Direct/FTE
Salary is determined by a variety of factors and is just a guide for the local market.
Are you someone with at least 10 years in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years at the Manager/Director level? If you have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Masters is a major plus) along with experience in Engineering leadership,
keep reading!
If you see yourself as someone leading and directing the Engineering functions within a leading manufacturing company, this opportunity is something you should consider.
The Director owns engineering portfolio and resource management across multiple disciplines and sites, leading through functional managers responsible for Design Engineering, Product Testing, and Fixture Engineering. This role includes direct leadership of the Fixture Design Engineering team and indirect oversight of broader engineering functions. The Director is accountable for building a scalable, disciplined engineering organization that supports long‑term growth.
Ideal candidates should have a thorough knowledge of: Product & Production processes, ERP systems, Bill of Material structure (BOM), CAD, Industrial and consumer products manufacturing, Automotive aftermarket industry, QA techniques, and tools such as statistical process control, 8‑D problem solving techniques, product testing and an understanding of LEAN principles & organizational procedures.
What you’ll be doing :- Lead global engineering and strategy and vision.
- Manage engineers and chemists to meet stakeholder needs.
- Drive product development to meet revenue goals and ensure timely approvals.
- Maintain project tracking with Extrusion Leadership.
- Ensure products meet customer specifications and reliability standards.
- Optimize manufacturability and cost efficiency.
- Implement cost-saving measures.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing on design optimizations.
- Lead personnel management and talent development.
- Maintain and update design standards; protect technical information.
- Stay current on relevant technologies.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Support capital equipment needs.
- Travel as required to sites and customer locations.
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