Director of Engineering

Job Details

Job Location:

Tacoma, WA 98409
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $ - $ (Salary/year)

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Manufacturing
Position Type:
Exempt

Location:

Demgy Pacific, LLC, Tacoma, WA

The Director of Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership for Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, and Project Engineering functions within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is accountable for aligning engineering execution with business objectives, driving cost effective product realization, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering scalable, high performance engineering operations across the full product lifecycle.

• Project & Program Leadership:
  Advanced expertise in project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and execution across complex manufacturing programs
  Strong knowledge of full product lifecycle management, from concept and development through production, sustainment, and end‑of‑life
• Manufacturing & Engineering Expertise:
  Proficient in ERP/MRP systems supporting plastic injection molding, tooling, production planning, and cost control (IQMS preferred)
  Demonstrated success in process and product development, including cost modeling, aerospace product definition, and engineering solutions using CAD tools (CATIA, Solid Works)
  Hands‑on knowledge of tooling concepts, design requirements, and manufacturability for plastics and aerospace applications
• Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness:
  Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate cross‑functional engineering and manufacturing teams in alignment with organizational values
  Strong focus on optimizing New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensuring cost‑effective, reliable production throughout the product lifecycle
  Highly developed emotional intelligence, including self‑awareness, empathy, and sound judgment to support delegation, coaching, performance management, and mentorship
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Development
  Skilled in conflict resolution, negotiation, and decision‑making within fast‑paced, matrixed manufacturing environments
• Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement:
  Working knowledge of AS9100 requirements related to tooling, supply chain, materials, product design, and technical personnel management
  Strong background in Continuous Improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and related tools
  Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining disciplined planning, organization, and on‑time execution

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced CAD proficiency in CATIA and Solid Works

• Set and execute the engineering vision and strategy to support growth, operational excellence, and customer commitments
• Oversee all engineering staffing, capacity planning, and performance metrics, including NPI timelines, NREs, and production readiness
• Lead cost and risk evaluation for new programs, re‑quotes, tooling strategies, and major capital or ROI initiatives
• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of engineering issues impacting delivery, quality, cost, or compliance
• Drive shop‑floor efficiency improvements through Manufacturing Engineering leadership and tooling optimization
• Establish and maintain engineering KPIs aligned with business objectives, regularly reporting to executive leadership
• Partner with Quality to lead supplier engineering oversight, continuous improvement, and risk reduction initiatives
• Monitor BOM accuracy, tooling status, delivery performance, expedited requests, and past‑due engineering actions
• Support Business Development through technical input, quoting collaboration, customer engagement, and new business pursuit
• Champion clean, safe, and organized engineering and production environments with visible accountability

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