Director of Engineering

APX; Greencastle (Franklin County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

APX is looking for a Director of Engineering in York & Franklin Counties, PA to lead and unify engineering across multiple manufacturing sites. This role focuses on building systems, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring scalable growth and operational discipline.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, along with strong leadership skills and the ability to partner with cross-functional teams for successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Experience in multi-site or complex manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Establish standard engineering processes across all sites.
• Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and Production teams.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Strong communication

Process improvement

Team building

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Lean / Six Sigma

Job description

APX – Director of Engineering (Enterprise Level)

Location: York & Franklin Counties, PA (multi-site)

Reports To: CEO

Our Mission: It Can Be Done

Our Values:

• Safety, Quality & On-Time Delivery are paramount
• Relationships are built on trust, respect & mutual benefit
• We win when we work as one
• We do what we say we’re going to do
• We act with integrity in all we do

APX is an industry leader in metal manufacturing of enclosures, custom fabrication, machining and industrial coatings. We are recognized for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of professionals, we are poised for growth and seeking individuals that want to be a part of telling our story.

Position Overview

The Director of Engineering will lead and unify engineering across APX’s multi-site manufacturing platform. This role is responsible for building systems, strengthening execution, and developing a high-performing team of mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers.

This leader will move APX from people-dependent execution to process-driven performance, ensuring engineering supports scalable growth, operational discipline, and customer success.

You will oversee a team of up to 7-10 engineers across multiple facilities, driving consistency in quoting, design, release, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

1. Enterprise Engineering Leadership
   • Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing)
   • Establish clear roles, accountability, and performance expectations across sites
   • Build bench strength through coaching, mentoring, and talent development
   • Foster a “one team” engineering culture across all business units
2. Standardization & Process Discipline
   • Develop and implement standardized engineering processes across all facilities:
     • Quoting & feasibility review
     • Design & drawing standards
     • Change management & revision control
     • Release to production workflows
   • Drive consistency in ERP/MRP engineering integration
   • Eliminate variability and reduce reliance on tribal knowledge
3. Operational Alignment
   • Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and Production teams
   • Ensure engineering is aligned to:
     • Production schedules
     • Material readiness
     • Customer specifications
     • Design for manufacturability
   • Support plant stabilization efforts (especially in high-variability environments)
   • Improve first-pass yield, lead times, and on-time delivery
4. Commercial & Customer Support
   • Support pre-sale engineering validation and scope clarity
   • Reduce risk from:
     • Scope gaps
     • Underestimated engineering hours
     • Revision-driven margin erosion
   • Act as a technical resource for key customers and complex projects
5. Continuous Improvement & Scalability
   • Lead initiatives to improve:
     • Engineering throughput
     • Cycle times
     • Cost accuracy
     • Design automation
   • Implement metrics and KPIs for engineering performance
   • Support APX’s transition to a scalable $100M+ platform

Success Metrics (What Winning Looks Like)

• Improved quote-to-release accuracy and speed
• Reduction in engineering-driven production issues
• Increased on-time delivery and schedule adherence
• Standardized processes implemented across all sites
• Strong team engagement and retention
• Measurable reduction in rework, revisions, and margin leakage

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related)
• 7–10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams
• Experience in multi-site or complex manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, or industrial systems

Preferred

• Experience in metal fabrication, OEM, or industrial manufacturing
• Exposure to ERP/MRP systems (engineering integration strongly preferred)
• Lean / Six Sigma mindset (formal certification a plus)
• Experience scaling engineering within a growing organization

A successful leader in this position will be:

• Accountable – You do what you say and hold others to the same standard
• Collaborative – You break down silos and build trust across teams
• Process-Driven – You bring structure where there is ambiguity
• Humble & Driven – You lead with integrity and a continuous improvement mindset
• Decisive – You move the business forward with clarity and urgency

This role is critical to our journey. In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Shape how engineering operates across the enterprise
• Build systems that enable growth
• Develop people and elevate performance
• Make a lasting impact on a company in transformation