Director of Engineering

Southworth International Group

Falmouth (ME)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Southworth International Group in Falmouth, Maine is seeking a Director of Engineering to provide strategic leadership and operational management for product engineering. The role involves leading teams, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of engineering experience and 5 years in a leadership role, with a strong background in manufacturing processes and project management. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
5+ years of engineering leadership experience managing teams.
Demonstrated success leading engineering functions.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and mentor engineering teams across various functions.
Ensure product designs meet customer requirements and quality objectives.
Oversee engineering project portfolios, ensuring timely completion.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Engineering Principles

Business Acumen

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

CAD Systems

Job description

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The Director of Engineering provides strategic leadership, organizational direction, and operational management for SIGI AMS Core Product Engineering and Custom Solutions Engineering functions. This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient execution of engineering workflows that support customer orders, product enhancements, cost reduction initiatives, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle management of the company's existing product portfolio.

The Director of Engineering is accountable for maximizing the value, performance, quality, manufacturability, and profitability of Southworth's core products while ensuring custom customer requirements are efficiently engineered and delivered.

Success in this role requires a balance of technical leadership, business acumen, operational excellence, people development and cross-functional collaboration. The Director of Engineering builds organizational capability by mentoring engineering leaders, developing talent, and creating a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

Lead, develop, and mentor engineering managers and technical teams across product design, manufacturing, process engineering, and quality functions.

Develop and execute the engineering strategy for SIGI’s core product portfolio and custom engineering operations.

Build organizational capability through people development

Establish and monitor key performance indicators for engineering effectiveness, quality, throughput, and resource utilization.

Align engineering objectives with company growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence goals.

Build and maintain a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Develop succession plans and support talent acquisition efforts to build a strong engineering organization.

Partner with Operations, Sales, Product Management, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure engineering priorities support business objectives.

Custom Engineering & Workflow Leadership

Own the engineering processes that support configured, modified, and custom customer solutions.

Ensure product designs meet customer requirements, cost targets, manufacturability standards, and quality objectives.

Drive continuous improvement of engineering order flow, workload management, and resource planning processes.

Champion Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and value engineering principles.

Lead efforts to increase engineering throughput through process improvement, standardization, and knowledge management.

Strategic Planning

Develop and execute engineering strategies aligned with company objectives and growth initiatives.

Lead capital planning and engineering investment activities, including equipment, tooling, automation, and facility improvements.

Identify opportunities for technological advancement, innovation, and competitive differentiation.

Manage engineering budgets and resource allocation.

Project Management

Oversee engineering project portfolios, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Establish project priorities and allocate resources effectively across multiple initiatives.

Monitor project risks, milestones, and deliverables.

Provide regular updates to executive leadership regarding project status and organizational performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Customer Service teams to achieve business goals.

Collaborate with customers and suppliers on product development, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support customer visits, technical reviews, audits, and business development activities as required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.