Director of Engineering
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Engineering
Operations Management -
Management
Operations Management
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This role will be responsible for managing and monitoring all operations within the department, hiring and training new team members, implementing engineering practices and goals, and planning and coordinating engineering projects. Role will set departmental objectives, requirements, and time frames and research innovative technologies for improving the team’s performance and improve overall business success.
Candidate should have an outstanding technical background, leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
Director of Engineering
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee all operations and aspects of the engineering department
- Organize and supervise the hiring, training, and scheduling of team members
- Establish and implement engineering practices, processes, and goals
- Develop and coordinate engineering projects and strategies
- Lead engineering projects by setting objectives, requirements, and time frames
- Research and implement innovative technologies to improve the department’s success
- Evaluate the performance of engineering team members
- Collaborate with the upper management about important matters and any issues that may arise
- Coordinate and monitor engineering projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budgets
- Oversee the development of engineering products and processes
- Provide technical guidance and assistance to engineering team members
Director of Engineering Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field
- Additive Manufacturing and / or Cooling (HVAC) Industry experience would be ideal
- Military / Defense / DOD client experience is key
- 5+ years of working experience in an engineering environment
- In-depth knowledge of engineering practices and processes
- Hands-on experience with cloud technologies and front-end and back-end development
- Outstanding leadership and motivation skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strategic mindset
- Exceptional project management skills
- Seniority level Director
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Engineering and Management - Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Engineering Services
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