Director of Engineering

Turn Up Talent LLC; Elkhart (IN); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Turn Up Talent LLC seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering organization in the design, development, and continuous improvement of recreational vehicles and related products. You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and executive leadership to deliver high-quality products supporting company growth.

The role emphasizes steering strategy, product development, and engineering operations, with oversight of budgets, timelines, and documentation across the product

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Experience leading new product development and engineering teams.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Present engineering updates and strategic initiatives to executive leadership.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Product development

CAD

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Engineering documentation

Communication

Quality improvement

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLM systems

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

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.