Director Design Engineering

Intervala, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Intervala is seeking an experienced Director of Design Engineering to lead our Design Engineering organization and deliver innovative manufacturing solutions for customers across Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Industrial, and Transportation. This strategic leader will build high‑performing teams and drive continuous improvement in a fast‑paced electronics environment.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, project governance, cross‑functional collaboration, and a strong focus on quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong project management experience including planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Experience working in ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, TQM, IPC standards, and quality management systems.
• Experience leading CAD/CAE initiatives.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Design Engineering team, establishing priorities, goals, and performance expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and defect prevention methodologies.
• Oversee CAD/CAE engineering efforts and ensure manufacturing methods support customer requirements and operational excellence.
• Lead engineering support for production, ensuring robust manufacturing processes and efficient product launches.
• Manage engineering resources across multiple complex projects, balancing priorities and meeting business objectives.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Production to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and implementation of process improvements.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement actions to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Contribute to strategic planning and long‑term engineering initiatives that support company growth.
• Participate in recruiting, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning for the engineering organization.
• Serve as a technical leader while fostering a collaborative, customer‑focused culture across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulated environments

Lean Six Sigma

CAD/CAE

Drawing interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Quality management

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

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Full Time Mount Pleasant, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1725

Build what powers tomorrow—join Intervala, where advanced electronics manufacturing meets innovation, precision, and purpose.

Lead Innovation. Drive Manufacturing Excellence. Shape the Future.

Intervala is seeking an experienced Director of Design Engineering to lead our Design Engineering organization and play a critical role in delivering innovative manufacturing solutions for customers across highly regulated industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Industrial, and Transportation.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an engineering professional who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges, developing high‑performing teams, and driving continuous improvement in a fast‑paced electronics manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

As the Director of Design Engineering, you will provide technical and strategic leadership for the engineering team while ensuring manufacturing processes are efficient, scalable, and capable of delivering exceptional quality and on‑time performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the Design Engineering team, establishing priorities, goals, and performance expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and defect prevention methodologies.
• Oversee CAD/CAE engineering efforts and ensure manufacturing methods support customer requirements and operational excellence.
• Lead engineering support for production, ensuring robust manufacturing processes and efficient product launches.
• Manage engineering resources across multiple complex projects, balancing priorities and meeting business objectives.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Production to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and implementation of process improvements.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement actions to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Contribute to strategic planning and long‑term engineering initiatives that support company growth.
• Participate in recruiting, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning for the engineering organization.
• Serve as a technical leader while fostering a collaborative, customer‑focused culture across the organization.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for an accomplished engineering leader with deep manufacturing expertise and a passion for developing people and improving processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong project management experience, including planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Experience working in ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, TQM, IPC standards, and quality management systems.
• Experience leading CAD/CAE initiatives.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Intervala, you'll join a collaborative team that designs and manufactures mission‑critical electronic assemblies for some of the world's most demanding industries. We invest in our people, encourage innovation, and empower leaders to make meaningful improvements that drive business success.

Intervala utilizes and/or develops certain technologies which are subject to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Intervala is required to verify the status of all employees to determine whether each employee is a U.S. Person or a Foreign Person for the purposes of determining if an export authorization is required to approve an employee’s access to export‑controlled items, not as a condition for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Intervala, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.