Director of Engineering

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS); Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay pay advance

On the spot awards

Medical care options

Travel Discounts

Wellness Programs

401k program

Internal Mobility and transfers

Job summary

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for cost estimating, engineering, BID development, and proposal activities across multiple OEMs and functions.

You will partner with Sales and Operations to deliver engineering support for proposals and client presentations, identify new business opportunities, and drive growth through innovative technical solutions in a global network of airport locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of engineering experience including 8+ years in leadership.
• Experience leading complex engineering projects and high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with engineering software and applicable codes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an airport ID badge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the technical authority for service offerings and provide cross-functional engineering support.
• Maintain engineering best practices and lessons learned to drive operational excellence.
• Monitor market trends, projects, competitors, and regulatory developments.
• Align engineering with business goals through collaboration, reporting, Maximo support, and customer-focused solutions.
• Standardize engineering processes and drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Engineering software

Airport ID badge

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

High school diploma

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Take a Huge step in your career and join Worldwide Flight Services. WFS employs over 22,200 of the finest professionals in ground handling across a global network of more than 170 locations and 22 countries on five continents. A career with us opens up a world of opportunities to develop your existing skills, to learn new skills, and to experience working with different customers and cultures with the sole aim of always delivering a world-class service. WFS provides a full-service capability that includes Aviation cargo, Airline passenger, and Aviation ramp services. Our team of people is highly trained, highly skilled, and confident airport service professionals who are supported by local training and development. We are passionate, capable, and always willing to explore new opportunities presented by customers all over the world.

About WFS

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations in 27 countries on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary

The Director of Engineering leads and directs a multidisciplinary team responsible for cost estimating, engineering, BID development, and proposal activities. This role is accountable for developing integrated technical solutions and new value propositions by applying and adapting existing systems and technologies across multiple OEMs and functional areas. The Director partners closely with Sales and Operations to support business development efforts, providing engineering expertise, cost estimates, and system design support for proposals and client presentations. Additionally, this role plays a key part in identifying and advancing new business opportunities, helping to drive growth and innovation across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the technical authority for service offerings and provide cross-functional engineering support.
• Maintain engineering best practices and lessons learned to drive operational excellence.
• Monitor market trends, projects, competitors, and regulatory developments.
• Align engineering with business goals through collaboration, reporting, Maximo support, and customer-focused solutions.
• Standardize engineering processes and drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 8+ years in leadership.
• Experience leading complex engineering projects and high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with engineering software and applicable codes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an airport ID badge.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a combination of standard office settings, airport terminals, operational environments, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) maintenance and repair facilities.
• Requires the ability to access and navigate operational areas, airport facilities, and GSE maintenance environments, with or without reasonable accommodation, to oversee engineering activities, assess equipment and facilities, and support project execution.
• Regularly performs office-based responsibilities, including computer work, project management, planning, reporting, meetings, and other administrative duties.
• May require periods of standing, walking, sitting, and movement between office, terminal, maintenance, and operational areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information effectively with employees, operational teams, technical personnel, vendors, and leadership in both in-person and virtual settings.
• Requires the ability to travel domestically as business needs dictate, to support engineering projects, operational initiatives, and other business requirements.

Perks & Benefits

• Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
• Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
• Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
• Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered!
• Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.