Director of Engineering

CapstoneONE Search; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Senior Engineering Director to lead product development and manage a team of engineers. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance for qualified candidates. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of engineering leadership experience, particularly in heavy equipment or industrial machinery design. Responsibilities include providing strategic leadership, developing product roadmaps, and collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering leadership experience.
• Proven success managing teams in new product development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for all engineering functions.
• Develop and execute a long-term product roadmap.
• Lead collaboration between Engineering, Sales, and Marketing.

Skills

Leadership

Product Development

Customer Support Engineering

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Senior Engineering Director

A rapidly growing market leader in the design and manufacture of specialty equipment seeks to hire a Senior Engineering Director at their flagship location in the Southeast, OH. Reporting directly to the President, this highly visible position will be responsible for leading product development for the entire organization and developing a large team of engineers focused on product design and VA/VE engineering. This is a full-time/direct hire opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for all engineering and product development functions, including design, VA/VE, and customer support engineering.
• Develop and execute a long-term product roadmap aligned with commercial growth goals and customer performance requirements.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to define and deliver differentiated product solutions and value propositions.
• Prioritize engineering initiatives based on ROI, market demand, and technical feasibility.
• Oversee engineering resources, team structure, and processes to improve speed, quality, and innovation across multiple product lines.
• Interface directly with customers and end-users to capture Voice of Customer (VOC) insights and translate them into design improvements.
• Benchmark product performance and maintain awareness of the competitive landscape.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering leadership experience in heavy equipment, vehicle systems, or industrial machinery design.
• Proven success managing teams responsible for new product development, engineering support, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to align technical and commercial priorities.

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits along with a lucrative bonus program, long-term advancement opportunities and other attractive perks. Relocation assistance is available to especially qualified candidates not currently residing in the local geography.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Engineering
• Product Management
• Design

Industries

Manufacturing

Benefits Inferred from the description

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Location alert: Parkersburg, WV