Director of Process Engineering

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD in Dickinson, North Dakota, seeks a Director of Process Engineering to lead and execute the company's engineering strategy. This senior position ensures compliance with industry standards and drives continuous improvement. The Director oversees multiple engineering disciplines while focusing on team leadership and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will promote innovation, maintain quality management systems, and support a culture of accountability. This role is crucial for aligning engineering efforts with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic leadership within engineering.
• Strong background in aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in project execution with a focus on operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire engineering function and ensure compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems and processes.
• Accountable for end-to-end project execution and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering strategy

Process innovation

Compliance with AS9100 and FAA/EASA regulations

Job description

Strategic Leadership & Engineering Oversight

The Director of Process Engineering is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the organization's engineering strategy in alignment with its mission and long-term objectives. This position oversees the entire engineering function, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as AS9100 and FAA/EASA regulations while driving continuous improvement across systems and processes. The role requires a visionary leader who can build and sustain a culture of excellence, integrity, and accountability, while developing streamlined, intuitive workflows that enable production operators and inspectors to perform their work accurately and consistently. The Director also serves as the primary engineering liaison to key stakeholders and customers, ensuring alignment, transparency, and trust.

Operational Excellence & Team Leadership

In addition to strategic leadership, the role includes direct oversight of multiple engineering disciplines-including process, quality, test, configuration management, and floor support-while managing team leads, driving performance, and fostering talent development. The Director is accountable for end-to-end project execution, resource allocation, and operational performance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Core responsibilities also include advancing process innovation through technology adoption, optimizing manufacturing efficiency, maintaining robust quality management systems, and mitigating technical and operational risks. This position demands strong expertise in aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments, with a focus on data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and sustainable value creation.