Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

Tek Pro Engineering, a world‑class precision manufacturing organization located in Rochester, NY, produces high‑precision machined components for demanding, quality‑critical industries including aerospace, medical, and advanced manufacturing.

The company operates out of a modern, climate‑controlled, state‑of‑the‑art facility and is known for its investment in advanced CNC technology, disciplined processes, and long‑term leadership development.

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The Director of Engineering is a senior leadership position responsible for bridging the gap between executive leadership and the engineering organization. This role reports directly to the VP of Engineering and Quality and partners closely with an Engineering Manager early in his leadership career.

• Serve as the link between the executive leadership team and the engineering organization.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and structure to an engineering team of 8–10 engineers.
• Support and oversee quoting of new jobs, including customer requirements review, process planning, and cost modeling.
• Optimize CNC programming strategies and manufacturing processes to drive cost reduction and cycle time improvements.
• Ensure engineering resources are aligned with business priorities and production demands.
• Partner closely with Quality, Operations, and Leadership to ensure engineering decisions support overall business objectives.
• Support development, standardization, and continuous improvement of engineering processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Extensive background in machined components and CNC manufacturing.
• Strong, hands‑on understanding of CNC programming and process engineering.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in a precision machining environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at both the executive and shop‑floor levels.
• Strong business acumen related to quoting, cost control, and operational efficiency.

• Executive‑level visibility with direct influence on business performance.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop a growing engineering leadership team.
• Stable, well‑capitalized manufacturer with modern equipment and processes.
• Long‑term leadership growth and succession potential.

This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong engineering leader who enjoys driving results, developing teams, and aligning engineering execution with executive strategy.