Engineering Director

Pic-Wire-and-Cabl; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Benefits & PTO

Job summary

PIC Wire & Cable, an Angelus Company, is seeking a hands-on, strategic Engineering Director to lead our engineering organization at Corporate Headquarters in Waukesha, WI. This role reports to the President and blends technical vision with people leadership to build a high-performing function.

Responsibilities include directing long-term strategy, leading NPD, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver quality, cost-effective aerospace interconnect solutions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or Engineering Management

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate Headquarters - Waukesha, WI 53186Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: EngineeringWhere 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.

QualificationsWhat 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.

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