Aerospace Engineering Director: Strategy & Innovation Leadership

PIC Wire & Cable; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Annual profit sharing

401(k) match + safe-harbor

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

PIC Wire & Cable, an Angelus Company, is seeking an Engineering Director to lead our engineering organization and advance aerospace interconnect innovations. Reporting to the President, you will blend technical vision with operational discipline to build a high-performing team and align efforts with business goals.

You will drive long-term strategy, nurture leadership, and champion cost-effective, high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, preferably in aerospace and defense interconnects.
• 4+ years of experience leading and developing engineering leaders.
• Experience driving engineering transformation and NPD initiatives.
• Strong cross-functional leadership, communication, and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term engineering strategy, roadmaps, and new-product initiatives aligned with customer needs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering organization through hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive innovation and technical excellence across design, materials, and methods.
• Establish KPIs, manage budgets and resources, and drive continuous-improvement.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Quality, Finance, customers, suppliers, and external resources to solve challenges.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Product development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or Engineering Management

Job description

PIC Wire & Cable, an Angelus Company, is seeking an Engineering Director to lead our engineering organization and advance aerospace interconnect innovations. Reporting to the President, you will blend technical vision with operational discipline to build a high-performing team and align efforts with business goals.

You will drive long-term strategy, nurture leadership, and champion cost-effective, high-quality solutions.