Director of Engineering

PIC Wire & Cable; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Full benefits package

Job summary

PIC Wire & Cable, an Angelus Company, is seeking an Engineering Director to shape strategic direction, lead a premier engineering team, and drive innovation in aerospace and defense interconnect solutions. The role emphasizes building high-performing leaders, strategic roadmaps, and a culture of excellence.

Based in Wisconsin, this position offers a comprehensive compensation package and strong career growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of engineering experience, aerospace/defense preferred
• 4+ years leading engineering leaders
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with budgeting and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead with vision: define and execute long-term engineering strategies and road maps
• Build and inspire high-performing engineering teams through recruitment, mentoring, and development
• Drive innovation and foster a creative engineering culture for breakthrough products
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align engineering priorities with company goals

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Job description

About the Company:

A global products and services provider of aerospace and defense industry solutions, PIC Wire & Cable, an Angelus Company has developed a reputation as a customer focused, collaborative, and reliable industry resource.

About the Role:

The Engineering Director is responsible for shaping strategic direction, building and leading a high-performing engineering team, and fostering a culture of innovation and creative design. This individual will independently develop and execute a vision that positions Angelus as a leader in Aerospace and Defense interconnect solutions.

Responsibilities:

Additional Responsibilities and Preferences

• Lead with Vision: Define and execute long-term engineering strategies, technical road maps, and annual initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Preferred Experience: Experience with Defense, Aerospace, and Interconnect products is Highly Preferred!
• Build & Inspire Teams: Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering leaders and teams.
• Drive Innovation: Foster a creative, forward-thinking engineering culture that supports breakthrough product development.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of engineering experience (aerospace/defense preferred)
• 4+ years leading engineering leaders
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with budgeting and continuous improvement

Pay range and compensation package:

Joining PIC Wire & Cable means joining a company with a vibrant culture, a collaborative team, and a mission that matters. We back that up with a compensation and benefits package built to reward excellence:

• Quarterly bonus program
• Extremely generous 401(k) match plus an additional safe harbor contribution
• Annual profit sharing
• Comprehensive paid time off — holidays, illness, and vacation
• Full benefits package

Equal Opportunity Statement:

PIC Wire & Cable, an Angelus Company is an Aff…