Our client is an established organization operating within a technically complex product and manufacturing environmentThe organization is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead key engineering and product development activities while supporting the continued development of the engineering functionThis is a senior leadership opportunity for an individual who combines strong technical expertise with effective people leadership and the ability to work successfully across multiple areas of a business The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring engineering programs are effectively prioritized resourced and delivered while continuing to strengthen the teams capabilities and ways of workingThe RoleThe Director of Engineering will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the development and delivery of new products product enhancements and technical initiativesWorking collaboratively across the organization this individual will provide leadership throughout the development process from earlystage concepts and feasibility through design validation production readiness and launchThe role requires an engineering leader who can operate effectively across both technical and business environments The successful candidate will bring sound engineering judgment strong organizational and people leadership and the ability to make effective decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environmentKey ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for product development and related technical initiativesEstablish clear priorities and ensure engineering activities support broader organizational objectivesLead technical programs from concept and feasibility through development validation production readiness and launchSupport the continued development of engineering capabilities resources and talentRecruit develop and retain strong engineering professionals while creating a collaborative and accountable team environmentEstablish and continuously improve engineering processes standards and development practicesEnsure product designs appropriately consider manufacturing sourcing cost quality and scalability alongside technical requirementsEvaluate engineering programs and make informed decisions regarding priorities resources timelines and technical considerationsWork collaboratively with colleagues across manufacturing operations supply chain quality and other functional areasSupport ongoing product and engineering requirements as neededIdentify opportunities to improve engineering effectiveness execution and consistencyProvide clear recommendations and updates to senior leadershipBuild effective relationships across technical and nontechnical functionsSupport the successful introduction of new and improved products into productionEvaluate existing approaches identifying opportunities for improvement and creating greater consistency in how engineering programs are planned and delivered Establish clear expectations develop talent and foster an environment of accountability collaboration and continuous improvementBalance technical performance with manufacturing considerations quality cost resources and effective executionTravel periodically to other locations as requiredRequirementsBachelors degree required in Engineering MBA or an advanced technical degree preferred12 years of progressive engineering experienceAn experienced engineering leader with a strong technical foundation in a relevant engineering disciplineExperience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams within a technically complex environmentDemonstrated experience managing product development or engineering programs from concept through production or commercializationExperience within a manufacturing industrial engineering or other technically complex product environmentStrong understanding of structured product development methodologies and engineering best practicesExperience developing engineering teams capabilities processes and ways of workingStrong understanding of design for manufacturing and the relationship between engineering cost quality sourcing and production requirementsAbility to balance technical considerations with timelines resources and broader organizational requirementsDemonstrated ability to prioritize competing initiatives and make sound decisions when information may be incompleteStrong people leadership skills with experience developing talent and establishing clear expectationsEffective communication skills and the ability to work credibly with senior leaders technical teams and crossfunctional stakeholdersExperience within an established manufacturing engineering or industrial environment is beneficialA proactive and accountable leadership style with the ability to take ownership and work effectively across an organizationBenefitsBase range of 200k commensurate with experienceThis is primarily an onsite leadership position with some flexibilityPeriodic 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