Vice President of Engineering ~ Retained SEARCH

Location Morgantown, PA
No Remote

Type Direct Hire

Posted Oct 12, 2026

The Vice President (VP) of Engineering for a 200MM dollar manufacturer is a senior executive responsible for leading all engineering functions, including design, research and development (R&D), production engineering, and technical support, to ensure products are developed, manufactured, and delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest quality. This role bridges technical execution and business strategy.

Dauphin County, PA

Immediate

Engineering

Roadmap:

Define the long-term technical strategy and product development roadmap in alignment with enterprise targets and industry trends

Innovation & Technology:
Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies, materials, and processes, such as automation, robotics, or digital manufacturing techniques (Industry 4.0)

R&D Management:
Oversee R&D initiatives for new product development, process innovations, and product improvements to maintain technological leadership

Production Support:
Work closely with manufacturing and operations teams to bridge the gap between design and production, assuring seamless incorporation of new products

Process Improvement:
Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize production efficiency, reduce waste, and decrease manufacturing costs

Design for Manufacturability (DFM):
Ensure that new products are created for efficiency, reliability, and ease of manufacturing

Project Oversight:
Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept and feasibility to design, prototyping, validation, testing, and production launch

Schedule and Budget:
Ensure projects are delivered within the established timeline and budget, managing technical debt and preventing bottlenecks

Quality Standards:
Enforce rigorous quality control standards, ensuring products conform to internal company standards and customer requirements

Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure all engineering activities and products comply with sector regulations and certifications

Risk Management:

Actively identify technical risks and create mitigation plans for product performance, reliability, and manufacturability

Develop, implement, and consistently refine continuous improvement and LEAN strategies that support the company's overall strategic direction; build clear, data-driven priorities for the same

• Provide proactive, strategic leadership and support for organizational planning and advancement initiatives in support of key business strategies and initiatives

Play a leading role in helping to define, shape, and drive the processes and skills necessary for establishing and sustaining a positive team member culture focused on safety

• Promote a results-oriented culture of teamwork, employee development, candid communication, innovation, safety, and inclusion to become an employer of choice

Achieve financial goals by deploying effective systems for capital expenditures, operating expenditure, and overhead

Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in Engineering

Identify training needs and guarantee proper training is developed and provided

Establish and utilize effective operational and economic metrics to measure, analyze, and communicate results within BU

Preserve technical knowledge relating to chassis OEMs and other products

• Provide a positive influence for continued development including but not limited to training, feedback, succession plans, disciplinary actions, etc.

Provide timely and effective support to the sales and manufacturing groups

Manage the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process

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