Director of Engineering

Image Associates Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in industrial equipment seeks a Director of Engineering to manage engineering teams and oversee product design and launch. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality outcomes while maintaining cost-effectiveness. An ideal candidate will have over ten years of engineering experience and proven leadership skills. The role includes mentoring engineers and collaborating with marketing on product planning within a hybrid work environment, with relocation assistance available to western Tennessee.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in engineering and management, with 5 years at a management level.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams locally and internationally.
• Familiarity with safety standards (UL, CE mark).

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering teams for new product design and launch.
• Ensure high quality and cost-effectiveness in engineering.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate on product planning.

Skills

Leadership of engineering teams

Product development strategies

Design simulations skills

Global manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Director of Engineering

Western Tennessee, hybrid work arrangement. Relocation assistance available. Must be willing to live in western Tennessee.

Well-known manufacturer of industrial and residential equipment needs a Director of Engineering for R&D.

Looking for experience in design and manufacture of consumer appliances, consumer or commercial electromechanical devices. Examples: lawnmowers, air compressors, pumps, air conditioners, washing machines. Electronics or electromechanical controls, possibly remote control. Medium to high volume, sheet metal, plastics, motors.

• You will manage engineering teams which design and launch new products. You will ensure high quality with cost effectiveness. You will also be responsible for meeting design deadlines and managing the engineering budget.
• Mentor engineers, work with marketing on product planning. Collaborate with international teams in design and product management.
• You should have experience with global manufacturing involving sheet metal, motors, electronic controls, and plastics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Steady employment in engineering and engineering management of at least ten years, with five years at a management level.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, both locally and internationally.
• Experience in product development strategies, which include advancements in mechanical, materials, electrical, and software engineering technologies.
• Advanced skills in design simulations.
• Experience in developing and maintaining supply chains, including the assessment of risk to delivery of designs and products.
• Familiarity with domestic (UL) and international electrical safety standards (CE mark)

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing, and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing