Director of Engineering

Standex Electronics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Standex Electronics in Houston seeks an Engineering Director to provide strategic leadership for the engineering function, overseeing Product Engineering and R&D to drive new product development, technology roadmaps, and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate across Operations, Sales, and executive leadership to deliver customer-focused solutions, manage department budgets, mentor talent, and build an agile, compliant engineering organization.

Qualifications

• Senior engineering leader with design/manufacturing experience in a technical environment.
• Experience managing multiple sites and regions.
• Strong Lean/continuous improvement background.
• Experience with NPI and NPD systems and processes.
• Proven ability to develop technical talent and lead strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the engineering department's strategic vision aligned with company goals.
• Lead Product Engineering, Project Management, and Doc Control and mentor leads.
• Build R&D organization, manage technology roadmaps and innovation process.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and certifications.
• Develop and manage the engineering budget and optimize resource allocation.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Lean culture

Change management

NPI/NPD processes

Talent development

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project

Visio

Job description

The Engineering Director provides strategic leadership for the Engineering function, driving innovation, product development, and engineering excellence to support the organization's growth objectives. This role oversees Product Engineering and R&D while ensuring the successful execution of new product development, technology roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Engineering Director collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and Executive Leadership to deliver customer-focused solutions, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The position is responsible for developing engineering talent, managing departmental performance and budgets, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute the engineering department's strategic vision and objectives in alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the Product Engineering, Project Management, and Doc Control functions, including the team leads.
• Build a defined R&D organization, implement the innovation process, and manage the group going forward. Develop and manage technology roadmaps.
• Ensure that products and processes comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and relevant certifications.
• Develop and manage the engineering department's budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Monitor expenses, control costs, and make recommendations for cost-saving initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in a highly technical, custom engineering and Instrument Transformers environment with multiple reports from different sites and regions
• Heavy exposure to a Lean culture
• Skilled in change management and can harmonize multiple processes from different sites and legacy systems.
• Experience with accountability for innovation, NPI, and NPD systems and processes
• Has led strategic initiatives and has developed talent in a systemic manner.
• Able to represent the technical side of Grid Amran in the industry amongst peers, vendors, technology partners, and customers.
• Will be a collaborative part of a cross-functional senior management team that sets strategy, establishes standard work and best practices, and executes organizational problem-solving.
• Able to support the Sales and Business Development Organization with strategic growth initiatives, opportunity execution, and key customer relationships.

What We Value

• Ten (10) years of senior engineering management experience in a design and manufacturing environment
• BS degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred, Advanced degree a plus
• Demonstrated leader capable of setting measurable goals, team building, & follow-up to project completion.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop technical talent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate across diverse markets and customer demands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, including Project & Visio
• Must be able to travel to various Standex locations, Suppliers, & Customers