Director,Sustaining Engineering Job North Berwick Maine USA,Engineering

Location: North Berwick

The Sustaining Engineering Director will lead a team dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our existing products. The role requires a leader who can guide engineers through technical and business decisions while fostering talent development, ensuring quality and upholding code compliance.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, leadership and project management, with a commitment to technical excellence. This role demands exceptional problem‑solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, as well as with external suppliers and customers, to drive continuous improvement and operational success.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and develop the Sustaining Engineering team to ensure effective support for existing products, driving design enhancements, quality improvements, manufacturability optimization and cost reduction initiatives
Oversee engineering change management processes, ensuring seamless implementation of design modifications while minimizing disruptions to operations and sales
Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address product performance issues and customer‑reported concerns to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality and supply chain to optimize production and installation processes
Meet cost reduction and efficiency improvement objectives while maintaining product integrity and quality
Define, monitor and leverage key performance metrics such as cost savings, efficiency gains and throughput to assess and enhance team performance
Develop and manage department and intellectual property budgets and activities
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, actively engaging in design reviews, problem solving and planning events
Stay current with industry regulations and ensure all sustaining engineering activities adhere to applicable standards
Collaborate with Marketing to identify and prioritize product line enhancements and extensions, developing and implementing innovative solutions that align with customer needs
Work closely with the New Product Development team to ensure a smooth transition of new products into sustained production

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring engineering teams while fostering cross‑functional collaboration to drive business objectives
Technical proficiency in mechanical design and manufacturing processes
Strong expertise in root cause analysis and continuous improvement
Experience with engineering change management, product lifecycle management and ensuring compliance with industry regulations
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives, manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment
Effective communication and leadership abilities, with experience influencing and aligning stakeholders across all levels

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
PE license or desire to achieve is a plus
10 + years of experience in mechanical engineering, with at least 10 years in a technical leadership role
Strong understanding of industry standards, codes, regulations, CAD software and simulation tools
Experience with ERP and PLM systems
Proficient with MS Office suite
Occasional, short duration travel

Hussey Seating Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Director, Sustaining Engineering