Engineering Director

PIC Wire & Cable; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Annual profit sharing

401(k) match and comprehensive benefi

Job summary

PIC Wire & Cable, an Angelus Company, is seeking an Engineering Director to lead the engineering organization and drive innovation in aerospace interconnect solutions.

The role reports to the President and combines technical vision with people leadership to build a high-performing function. Required: a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 12+ years in engineering, plus 4+ years in leadership; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, preferably in aerospace/defense interconnects or regulated manufacturing.
• 4+ years of experience leading engineering leaders and technical teams.
• Experience leading engineering transformation, innovation, NPD, and CI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term engineering strategy, roadmaps, priorities, and NPD initiatives aligned with needs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering organization through hiring, coaching, and leadership development.
• Drive innovation and technical excellence across design, materials, and methods.
• Establish KPIs, manage budget/resources, and champion continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Quality, Finance, and customers to solve challenges and support goals.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Management (preferred)

Job description

Where Engineering Leadership Meets Aerospace Innovation

PIC Wire & Cable, an Angelus Company, is a global provider of aerospace and defense wire, cable, and interconnect solutions. We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Engineering Director to lead our engineering organization, advance innovation, and help position Angelus as a leader in aerospace and defense interconnect solutions.

Reporting to the President, this leader will combine technical vision, operational discipline, and people leadership to build a high-performing engineering function.

What You’ll Do

• Define and execute long-term engineering strategy, technology roadmaps, annual priorities, and new-product-development initiatives aligned with company and customer needs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering organization through effective hiring, coaching, performance management, and leadership development.
• Drive innovation and technical excellence by guiding technology, materials, design, and engineering methods that deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
• Establish KPIs, manage the engineering budget and resources, and champion continuous-improvement initiatives that strengthen execution and efficiency.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Quality, Finance, customers, suppliers, and external engineering resources to solve technical challenges and support business goals.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Management preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, preferably in aerospace and defense interconnects or a comparable regulated manufacturing environment.
• 4+ years of experience leading and developing engineering leaders and technical teams.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering transformation, innovation, New Product Development, and structured continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Strong technical, business, financial, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Why Join PIC Wire & Cable?

• Make a meaningful, visible impact on the technical direction and future growth of an aerospace and defense industry leader.
• Join a collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation, customer value, and professional development.
• Receive a competitive compensation package, including a quarterly bonus and annual profit sharing.
• Benefit from an extremely generous 401(k) match plus safe-harbor contribution, comprehensive benefits, and paid time off.

PIC Wire & Cable, an Angelus Company is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Our employees work onsite 5 days per week, sustaining a vibrant and collaborate work environment.

PIC Wire & Cable, an Angelus Company, is an affirmative action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status.