Director of Engineering

CiresiMorek; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CiresiMorek is seeking a Director of Engineering to provide strategic leadership for the engineering organization, overseeing product development, innovation, and technical execution from concept through commercialization in a high‑volume production environment.

This leader will partner closely with Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and customers to develop innovative products, improve processes, and drive long‑term business growth, while managing an engineering team and programs to meet

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success in engineering strategy and innovation initiatives.
• Experience partnering with customers, suppliers, and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering organization while overseeing product design, development, testing, and commercialization
• Partner with customers, Sales, and Operations to develop innovative solutions and support business growth initiatives
• Drive engineering excellence through continuous improvement, product innovation, and effective resource utilization
• Manage new product development programs to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet customer requirements
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing readiness

Skills

Engineering leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Product development

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated success leading engineering strategy and innovation initiatives.
• Experience partnering with customers, suppliers, and commercial teams

The successful Director of Engineering will provide strategic leadership for the engineering organization, overseeing product development, innovation, and technical execution from concept through commercialization. This leader will partner closely with Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and customers to develop innovative products, improve engineering processes, and support long-term business growth within a high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Engineering organization while overseeing product design, development, testing, and commercialization
• Partner with customers, Sales, and Operations to develop innovative solutions and support business growth initiatives
• Drive engineering excellence through continuous improvement, product innovation, and effective resource utilization
• Manage new product development programs to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet customer requirements
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing readiness

CiresiMorek is a team of experienced industry professionals known for a hands-on, relationship-driven approach. Having completed 3,500+ searches, we are more than just headhunters; we are industry advisors behind every successful placement.

Confidentiality is guaranteed. Applications require a resume/CV with contact information.