Director of Engineering

Multiquip; Cypress (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Multiquip in Fullerton, CA seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the generator product line, shaping strategy, roadmap, and technology choices. This high-impact role requires building a high-performing team and aligning engineering with business goals.

You will own product lifecycle, drive cost and reliability improvements, manage budgets and approvals, and travel as needed to partner with manufacturing and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 5–7 years in senior leadership.
• Background in generator systems, power generation, or related industries (industrial equipment, energy systems, heavy equipment).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term engineering strategy, including product roadmap, innovation initiatives, and alignment with business goals such as growth, cost optimization, and reliability improvements.
• Provide executive-level technical leadership for new product development, enhancements, and customer-specific modifications.
• Identify and implement new technologies, materials, and processes to improve product performance and competitiveness.
• Establish engineering standards, design guidelines, and best practices across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines.
• Lead the full product lifecycle—from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and production release.
• Ensure all products are optimized for performance, manufacturability (DFM), cost, serviceability, and quality.
• Oversee customer-driven modifications with strong configuration control and documentation practices.
• Direct design reviews, risk assessments, and validation testing.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering team, including managers and individual contributors.
• Drive execution using structured planning and tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Balance priorities across new development, sustaining engineering, and customer requests.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with production teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and operations.
• Travel approximately 15–25% to support manufacturing sites and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure all products meet applicable standards and regulations (EPA, UL, ISO, NEC, CE, etc.).
• Maintain robust documentation, configuration management, and traceability.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and engineering performance metrics.
• Manage department budget, headcount planning, and resource allocation.
• Track and improve key KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality, and engineering throughput.
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Service, and Finance.
• Serve as a key engineering representative in leadership discussions and company initiatives.
• Collaborate with other engineering leaders to drive standardization and shared best practices.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Director of Engineering – Generator Systems

Full-Time • Exempt • Fullerton, CA • Monday–Friday (Hybrid)

Multiquip is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Engineering to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of our generator product line. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving innovation, aligning engineering initiatives with business objectives, and building a high-performing engineering organization.

If you’re a collaborative leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for advancing power generation technologies, this is an opportunity to shape the future of our products and make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership & Technical Vision

• Develop and execute the long-term engineering strategy, including product roadmap, innovation initiatives, and alignment with business goals such as growth, cost optimization, and reliability improvements
• Provide executive-level technical leadership for new product development, enhancements, and customer-specific modifications
• Identify and implement new technologies, materials, and processes to improve product performance and competitiveness
• Establish engineering standards, design guidelines, and best practices across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines

Product Design & Development

• Lead the full product lifecycle—from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and production release
• Ensure all products are optimized for performance, manufacturability (DFM), cost, serviceability, and quality
• Oversee customer-driven modifications with strong configuration control and documentation practices
• Direct design reviews, risk assessments, and validation testing

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering team, including managers and individual contributors
• Drive execution using structured planning and tracking tools (e.g., Jira)
• Balance priorities across new development, sustaining engineering, and customer requests
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

Manufacturing & Operations Support

• Partner with production teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and resolve manufacturing challenges
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and operations
• Travel approximately 15–25% to support manufacturing sites and cross-functional collaboration

Compliance, Quality & Regulatory

• Ensure all products meet applicable standards and regulations (EPA, UL, ISO, NEC, CE, etc.)
• Maintain robust documentation, configuration management, and traceability

Project & Operational Management

• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and engineering performance metrics
• Manage department budget, headcount planning, and resource allocation
• Track and improve key KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality, and engineering throughput

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Service, and Finance
• Serve as a key engineering representative in leadership discussions and company initiatives
• Collaborate with other engineering leaders to drive standardization and shared best practices

What You Bring

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field required (Master’s or MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 5–7 years in senior leadership
• Background in generator systems, power generation, or related industries (industrial equipment, energy systems, heavy equipment)

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering principles
• Experience with full product lifecycle, including design, validation, NPI, and production support
• Deep understanding of DFM, DFA, and cost optimization strategies
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as EPA, UL, ISO, NEC, and CE

Leadership & Business Skills

• Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing engineering teams
• Strong project and program management skills, with experience using tools like Jira
• Financial acumen, including budget management and resource planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels

Additional Strengths

• Strong analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with regular interaction with manufacturing environments
• Occasional standing, walking, and use of hands for tools or equipment
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (15–25%)

Compensation & Benefits

• $140,000.00-$170,000.00/yr
• 11 paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off — accrue up to 4 weeks per year
• Excellent Benefits Package starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment, including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision (including orthodontics)
  • Company‑paid Life, AD&D, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA), accident plans, and supplemental options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• MetLife Hyatt Legal and AFLAC plans
• Employee Assistance Program

Multiquip provides competitive pay and benefits and supports our employees through our values of safety, integrity and respect. Employment is subject to pre-employment physical, drug-screening and background investigation. E-Verify (www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) is used to verify a candidates’ legal right to work in the U.S. Multiquip Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

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