Director of Engineering

Insight Global; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Director of Engineering in Topeka, KS, to lead the Engineering Department from concept to completion. You will drive strategic resource planning, schedule and budget oversight, and accountability for project outcomes, while partnering with PM, Pre-fabrication, and Production teams to ensure aligned execution.

You will oversee engineers and designers, define clear project plans, manage design budgets, and foster cross‑functional collaboration to reduce backlog and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related.
• 10+ years of practical design / engineering experience.
• Structural / Mechanical design foundation.
• 3+ years of engineering management experience.
• Experience in a Manufacturing setting - Experience designing metal enclosures or metal parts.
• Experience with SolidEdge or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of engineering best practices for PTMW product design, ensuring designs are functional, practical, and sound.
• Plan and execute projects on realistic, disciplined timelines and within approved budgets.
• Lead, coordinate, and manage the work of engineers and designers across the department.
• Develop clear project plans and specifications to guide manufacturing and ensure alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage design budgets by allocating resources effectively, tracking costs, and controlling expenses.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, and costs using appropriate data and performance tracking tools.
• Foster strong cross‑functional collaboration with all departments.
• Evaluate and recommend software, tools, or process improvements to enhance project outcomes and reduce backlog constraints.
• Produce concise weekly project reports on progress, status, schedules, proposals, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Establish quality control standards and accountability measures to reduce design errors and omissions.
• Lead and develop the engineering team through clear role definition, coaching and feedback, training opportunities, and defined career growth paths.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

SolidEdge

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

The Director of Engineering leads and oversees the Engineering Department, ensuring successful project delivery from concept through completion. This role is responsible for strategic resource planning, schedule and budget oversight, and project accountability. The Director partners closely with Project Management, Pre‑fabrication, and Production teams to drive aligned execution across the organization. Delivering sound engineering solutions, maintaining high quality standards, and meeting committed timelines.

• Provide oversight of engineering best practices for PTMW product design, ensuring designs are functional, practical, and sound.
• Plan and execute projects on realistic, disciplined timelines and within approved budgets.
• Lead, coordinate, and manage the work of engineers and designers across the department.
• Develop clear project plans and specifications to guide manufacturing and ensure alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage design budgets by allocating resources effectively, tracking costs, and controlling expenses.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, and costs using appropriate data and performance tracking tools.
• Foster strong cross‑functional collaboration with all departments.
• Evaluate and recommend software, tools, or process improvements to enhance project outcomes and reduce backlog constraints.
• Produce concise weekly project reports on progress, status, schedules, proposals, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Establish quality control standards and accountability measures to reduce design errors and omissions.
• Lead and develop the engineering team through clear role definition, coaching and feedback, training opportunities, and defined career growth paths.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related
  • 10+ years of practical design / engineering experience
  • Structural / Mechanical design foundation
  • 3+ years of engineering management experience
  • Experience in a Manufacturing setting - Experience designing metal enclosures or metal parts
• Experience with SolidEdge or SolidWorks