Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Overview

JOB TITLE:

Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

REPORTING TO:
Chief Operating Officer

Libra Industries is a leading provider of systems integration and electronic manufacturing services (EMS), serving industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, and industrial automation. With growing capabilities in metal fabrication and precision machining, we provide vertically integrated solutions across the full manufacturing value chain. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence enables us to deliver scalable solutions and long-term value to our customers.

At Libra Industries, you’ll shape the future of a growing, innovation-focused company. You’ll lead diverse teams, scale automation and robotics, and bring together electronics and metalworking expertise to deliver unmatched solutions to our customers. Join us in driving operational excellence and transformative engineering across our global platform.

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our enterprise-wide engineering organization. This newly created role will drive innovation, optimize manufacturing technologies, and elevate our engineering capabilities across multiple U.S. and Mexico facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and metal fabrication processes, with demonstrated success in deploying automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

This role is critical to building a cohesive engineering vision that supports operational efficiency, cost reduction, and scalable growth.

• Develop and execute a multi-year engineering and technology roadmap aligned with company growth strategies.
• Champion the expansion of automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing to support scalable, cost-effective, and labor-efficient operations.
• Provide technical due diligence and integration planning for potential M&A activity.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, capital investment prioritization, and operational improvements.

• Lead design-for-manufacturing (DFM), process improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives across both EMS and metal fabrication operations.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to optimize capacity utilization, technical capabilities, and tooling strategies.
• Oversee the evaluation, selection, and deployment of advanced manufacturing equipment, including robotic assembly, automated material handling, and metalworking technologies such as CNC, laser cutting, and forming.
• Ensure robust technical onboarding and production readiness for new product introductions (NPI) across diverse customer segments.

• Build and mentor a high-performing, multi-site engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical agility.
• Promote workforce development in automation, controls engineering, robotics, and fabrication processes.
• Standardize engineering workflows, documentation, and KPI tracking across all sites.
• Ensure alignment with safety, quality, and compliance standards in regulated environments.

• Collaborate with program management and sales to develop innovative technical solutions that meet customer requirements and schedules.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for key customer engagements, proposals, and escalations.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve manufacturability, reduce lead times, and enhance quality through engineering innovation.
• Support strategic sourcing and cost modeling with engineering input for both electronic and metal-based components.
• Travel: 50-75%

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field);
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing environments, with 7+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in EMS, systems integration, and metal fabrication processes, including…