Director of Engineering

Turn Up Talent; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turn Up Talent is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of recreational vehicles and related products. This leader will shape strategy and partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and executive leadership to deliver high-quality innovations.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, driving NPD, overseeing budgets and timelines, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 10+ years in manufacturing engineering.
• B.S. in engineering with 5+ years in leadership and product development.
• Experience leading new product development and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering team.
• Oversee new product development from concept through production.
• Drive product innovation, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support manufacturing through process and product improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales on cross-functional initiatives.
• Ensure engineering documentation, drawings, specifications, and BOMs are accurate and up to date.
• Manage engineering projects, budgets, and timelines.
• Evaluate new materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods.
• Resolve technical and production challenges.
• Ensure products meet safety and regulatory requirements.
• Develop engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
• Present engineering updates and strategic initiatives to executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

CAD software

Communication

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLM

ERP systems

Job description

The Director of Engineering is responsible for leading the engineering organization in the design, development, and continuous improvement of recreational vehicles and related products. This leader will oversee engineering strategy, product development, and engineering operations while partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and executive leadership to deliver innovative, high-quality products that support the company's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering team.
• Oversee new product development from concept through production.
• Drive product innovation, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support manufacturing through process and product improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales on cross-functional initiatives.
• Ensure engineering documentation, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs) are accurate and up to date.
• Manage engineering projects, budgets, and timelines.
• Evaluate new materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods.
• Resolve technical and production challenges.
• Ensure products meet applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Develop engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
• Present engineering updates and strategic initiatives to executive leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Experience leading new product development and engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and product design.
• Experience with CAD software and engineering documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience in RV, automotive, transportation, marine, or other complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.