Aerospace Engineering Director: Strategy & Innovation

Pic-Wire-and-Cabl; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Benefits & PTO

Job summary

PIC Wire & Cable, an Angelus Company, is seeking a hands-on, strategic Engineering Director to lead our engineering organization at Corporate Headquarters in Waukesha, WI. This role reports to the President and blends technical vision with people leadership to build a high-performing function.

Responsibilities include directing long-term strategy, leading NPD, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver quality, cost-effective aerospace interconnect solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree in Engineering or Engineering Management preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, preferably in aerospace and defense interconnects or a comparable regulated manufacturing environment.
• 4+ years of experience leading and developing engineering leaders and technical teams.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering transformation, innovation, New Product Development, and structured continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Strong technical, business, financial, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term engineering strategy, technology roadmaps, annual priorities, and new-product-development initiatives aligned with company and customer needs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering organization through effective hiring, coaching, performance management, and leadership development.
• Drive innovation and technical excellence by guiding technology, materials, design, and engineering methods that deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
• Establish KPIs, manage the engineering budget and resources, and champion continuous-improvement initiatives that strengthen execution and efficiency.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Quality, Finance, customers, suppliers, and external engineering resources to solve technical challenges and support business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or Engineering Management

Job description

PIC Wire & Cable, an Angelus Company, is seeking a hands-on, strategic Engineering Director to lead our engineering organization at Corporate Headquarters in Waukesha, WI. This role reports to the President and blends technical vision with people leadership to build a high-performing function.

Responsibilities include directing long-term strategy, leading NPD, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver quality, cost-effective aerospace interconnect solutions.