Vice President of Engineering ~ Retained SEARCH

The Vice President of Engineering for a 200MM dollar manufacturer is a senior executive responsible for leading all engineering functions, including design, research and development, 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.

Location
:
Morgantown, PA

Compensation
: $275,000 -$300,000 plus bonus

Relocation and Benefit Packages? Yes

Availability
:
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 :
  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
• 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
• 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 timely and effective support to the sales and manufacturing groups
• Manage the Engineering Change Request process

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

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

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

• Support and participate in the company's efforts

• Responsibility for several cost…