Director of Design Engineering

The Bachrach Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bachrach Group in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Director of Design Engineering to lead a growing engineering team in a manufacturing environment. This full-time role focuses on driving engineering strategy, supporting production operations, and promoting continuous improvement across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering, team leadership, project management, and process improvement to solve complex technical challenges and align with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
• 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Strong project management and resource planning skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering team to execute on strategic objectives.
• Drive engineering strategy and coordinate with production operations.
• Manage new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team development

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

Director of Design Engineering
Engineering Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania Permanent Aug 5, 2026

Director of Design Engineering

Pittsburgh, PA | Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Director of Design Engineering to lead a growing engineering team within a dynamic manufacturing organization. This leadership role is responsible for driving engineering strategy, supporting production operations, managing new product introductions, and promoting continuous improvement across the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing engineering, team leadership, project management, and process improvement. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges, improve operational performance, and support long-term business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field)
• 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams
• Strong project management and resource planning skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality management systems
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools and manufacturing processes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic engineering leader to make a significant impact while driving innovation, operational excellence, and team development within a growing organization.

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