Director of Engineering - Composite Aircraft Manufacturing

Janicki Industries, Inc.; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Janicki Industries, Inc. is seeking a Director of Engineering in Hamilton, New Jersey. This role requires leading engineering teams and enhancing performance in a production environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 7-10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing. This position offers a salary range of $130,000 to $185,000, plus benefits like bonuses, vacation, and health insurance. The role emphasizes leadership and communication skills along with the ability to navigate complex projects.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs.
• Ability to influence across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Engineering team.
• Manage day-to-day execution of engineering programs.
• Build and manage program schedules and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Performance Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field

Tools

CATIA

NX CAD

SAP

Job description

Director of Engineering - Aircraft Assembly

• Pay or shift range: $130,000 to $185,000
• Travel Required: No

Description

At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture.

Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact. We are seeking to hire a Director of Engineering to join our growing team.

This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Washington State.

Position Description

The Director of Engineering will leverage their strong manufacturing background and engineering experience to manage knowledgeable engineering teams. You will be a technical subject management expert who drives performance in a busy production environment. The Director of Engineering develops individuals, teams, and company procedures to support the vision and demands of continuous improvement and growth.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides leadership and vision to the Engineering team. Lead organizational improvements, high-impact initiatives, and transformation efforts.
• Lead day-to-day execution of engineering programs, ensuring alignment with strategy and delivery goals.
• Build and manage program schedules, resources, and risk plans to support on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure clear accountability and progress toward milestones. Maintain strong communication across teams, leadership, and external partners.
• Serve as the primary problem-solver and escalation point for program risks, conflicts, and execution challenges.
• Ensures the establishment, monitoring, and reporting of key metrics (KPIs) that support the vision for continuous improvement and growth.
• Mentor and strengthen leadership capability across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 7-10+ years’ experience as a Program Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Senior Design Engineer or equivalent position in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable experience of a track record driving performance in a production environment.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across all levels of the organization, from engineers to executives.
• Strong communication skills through written, verbal, and graphical mediums in the English language.
• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and require candidate to agree to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Certifications (PMP, Six Sigma, AS9100, Leadership, Quality).
• Proficiency with CATIA and NX CAD software.
• Proficiency with SAP.

Additional Information

Wage range for this role is between $130,000 - $185,000 plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution.
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance.
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account).
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Several shift options.
• Premium pay for off-shifts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer. Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affi… also have the right to a copy of the affirmative action plan and reasonable accommodation for the application process. By law, Janicki must notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.