Director of Engineering & Organizational Growth

Type One Energy Group

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Type One Energy Group in Knoxville, TN seeks a Director of Engineering to lead a 100+ person multidisciplinary group spanning Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, CAD/Design and testing. You will shape the organizational structure, drive workforce planning, and develop leadership capabilities while partnering with other executives to align strategy with growth.

You’ll focus on organizational leadership rather than detailed technical direction, ensuring an inclusive, high-performing culture

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
15+ years progressive engineering experience.
10+ years leadership experience managing engineering organizations.
Experience leading managers and senior leaders within multidisciplinary engineering environments.
Experience supporting multiple engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, CAD/Design, or related fields.
Strong leadership, coaching, and organizational development skills.
Excellent communication and executive leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with SVP of Engineering to develop long-term organizational strategy for Engineering.
Design and improve organizational structure to support growth and evolving needs.
Drive initiatives that improve collaboration, communication, and engagement.
Promote a positive, inclusive, high-performance engineering culture.
Lead organizational change and adoption of new workforce strategies.
Ensure continuity planning for key leadership and technical positions.