Director of Engineering

Groe Advisors LLC; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Centorr Vacuum Furnaces seeks a Director of Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on vacuum furnace systems and thermal processing equipment. You will drive development, design, and continuous improvement, ensuring performance, safety, and compliance for demanding industrial markets.

The role requires strong technical leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions while collaborating with manufacturing, sales, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership of teams of at least four engineers in manufacturing/industrial equipment.
• Design knowledge and experience in high-temperature furnaces, controls, data reporting, hot zones and vacuum systems desirable but not required.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, electrical systems, controls, manufacturing processes, and product development.
• Experience with CAD systems, engineering documentation, configuration management, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engineering strategies aligned with company objectives and long-term growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers.
• Establish engineering priorities, performance metrics, and project execution standards, fostering innovation, accountability and collaboration.
• Oversee the design, development, and enhancement of Centorr’s vacuum furnaces and thermal processing equipment.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, performance, safety standards, and industry codes.
• Drive standardization, design optimization, and new technologies implementation.
• Partner with manufacturing, sales, and procurement to realize products successfully.
• Provide technical direction for complex projects, design reviews, and customer-specific solutions.
• Resolve technical challenges impacting performance, manufacturability, cost, and delivery.
• Support field service and troubleshooting for critical issues.
• Build strong cross-department relationships to improve customer satisfaction and operations.
• Ensure engineering documentation, calculations, drawings, specifications, and records meet quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Mechanical design

Electrical systems

Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CAD

Engineering documentation

Configuration management

Continuous improvement methodologies

Job description

Our client is a technical leader in designing high-temperature vacuum and controlled-atmosphere furnaces.

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Director of Engineering to lead our engineering team and drive the development, design, and continuous improvement of our vacuum furnace systems. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an engineering professional who combines strong technical expertise with strategic vision, team leadership, and a commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to customers in demanding industrial and advanced materials markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engineering strategies aligned with company objectives and long-term growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers.
• Establish engineering priorities, performance metrics, and project execution standards, while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and collaboration
• Oversee the design, development, and enhancement of Centorr’s vacuum furnaces and thermal processing equipment.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications, performance requirements, safety standards, and applicable industry codes.
• Drive standardization, design optimization, and the implementation of new technologies.
• Partner with manufacturing, sales, and procurement to ensure successful product realization.
• Provide technical direction for complex engineering projects, design reviews, and customer-specific solutions.
• Resolve technical challenges affecting product performance, manufacturability, cost, and delivery.
• Support field service and troubleshooting efforts for critical technical issues.
• Build strong working relationships across departments to improve customer satisfaction and operational performance.
• Ensure engineering documentation, calculations, drawings, specifications, and design records meet established quality standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership of engineering teams of no fewer than four engineers in a manufacturing or industrial equipment environment.
• Design knowledge and experience in high temperature furnaces including control systems, data reporting systems hot zones and vacuum systems is desirable but not required.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, electrical systems, controls, manufacturing processes, and product development.
• Proven ability to manage multiple engineering projects, establish priorities, and deliver results within schedule and budget requirements.
• Working knowledge of computer modeling of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics is desirable but not a requirement.
• Experience with CAD systems, engineering documentation, configuration management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with executive management, customers, suppliers, and cross- functional teams.