Director of Engineering

Sigma Design; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Sigma Design in Oregon is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary team at a hands-on level. You will provide technical direction across electrical/electronics and software, guiding products from concept through manufacturing, while partnering with manufacturing, quality, and leadership to align strategy and delivery.

The role requires 10+ years of engineering experience with leadership, a strong hardware background, and meaningful software exposure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong electrical/electronics background with software exposure.
• Experience taking complex products from development through production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Provide technical direction across electrical/electronics and software
• Guide product development from concept through manufacturing
• Manage engineering projects, priorities, and resources
• Oversee verification, validation, and engineering processes
• Drive sound configuration and development practices
• Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, program management, and senior leadership

Skills

Leadership

Electrical/Electronics

Software experience

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Director of Engineering
(Direct Hire for our client)

Location:Oregon | On-site
Compensation:$150K–$180K |Travel:Up to 10%
Benefits:Competitive benefits package and bonus opportunity offered

We are conducting a search for aDirector of Engineeringwith our client - a small, technically sophisticated Oregon-based company developing highly customized technology products spanning hardware and software.

This is a hands-on engineering leadership role overseeing a multidisciplinary team while remaining engaged in technical direction and product development. The Director will help guide products from early development through manufacturing and will partner closely with other functions across the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Provide technical direction across electrical/electronics and software disciplines
• Guide product development from concept through manufacturing
• Manage engineering projects, priorities, and resources
• Oversee verification, validation, and engineering processes
• Drive sound configuration and development practices
• Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, program management, and senior leadership

Ideal background:

• 10+ years of engineering experience, including leadership responsibility
• Strong electrical/electronics background with meaningful software experience
• Experience taking complex products from development through production
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a smaller, hands-on organization
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Particularly valuable experience includes:

Custom product development, design for manufacturing, reliability/validation, and quality systems.

The ideal candidate has strong technical roots and has grown into leadership—with the ability to mentor engineers, make thoughtful technical and business tradeoffs, and influence both engineering direction and broader business outcomes.

Additional company and product details will be shared with qualified candidates.

SigmaDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer