Engineering VP: Drive Innovation, Lean, & Production

Sora Resource Group; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Sora Resource Group seeks a Vice President of Engineering to lead all engineering functions including design, R&D, production engineering, and technical support. The role ensures on-time, on-budget product delivery with top quality, bridging technical execution and business strategy.

Immediate availability, relocation packages available, compensation $275,000–$300,000 plus bonus. The position reports to executive leadership and requires strategic leadership across a production-oriented,

Qualifications

• Fifteen years of engineering experience with at least five years in a leadership role in an organization of comparable breadth and depth
• Demonstrated experience reducing product complexity and streamlining engineering business processes to reduce time, errors and product cost
• In-depth knowledge of SolidWorks
• Diverse knowledge of auxiliary equipment
• Experience supporting complex/customized product lines in a “production-oriented” engineering environment where volume and output are critical
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (Not required but preferred)

Responsibilities

• Engineering Roadmap: Define the long-term technical strategy and product development roadmap in alignment with enterprise targets and industry trends
• Innovation & Technology: Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies, materials, and processes, such as automation, robotics, or digital manufacturing techniques (Industry 4.0)
• R&D Management: Oversee R&D initiatives for new product development, process innovations, and product improvements to maintain technological leadership
• Production Support: Work closely with manufacturing and operations teams to bridge the gap between design and production, assuring seamless incorporation of new products
• Process Improvement: Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize production efficiency, reduce waste, and decrease manufacturing costs
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Ensure that new products are created for efficiency, reliability, and ease of manufacturing
• Project Oversight: Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept and feasibility to design, prototyping, validation, testing, and production launch
• Schedule and Budget: Ensure projects are delivered within the established timeline and budget, managing technical debt and preventing bottlenecks
• Quality Standards: Enforce rigorous quality control standards, ensuring products conform to internal company standards and customer requirements
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities and products comply with sector regulations and certifications
• Risk Management: Actively identify technical risks and create mitigation plans for product performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Develop, implement, and consistently refine continuous improvement and LEAN strategies that support the company's overall strategic direction; build clear, data-driven priorities for the same
• Play a leading role in helping to define, shape, and drive the processes and skills necessary for establishing and sustaining a positive team member culture focused on safety
• Achieve financial goals by deploying effective systems for capital expenditures, operating expenditure, and overhead
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in Engineering
• Identify training needs and guarantee proper training is developed and provided
• Establish and utilize effective operational and economic metrics to measure, analyze, and communicate results within BU
• Preserve technical knowledge relating to chassis OEMs and other products
• Provide timely and effective support to the sales and manufacturing groups
• Manage the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process
• Provide proactive, strategic leadership and support for organizational planning and advancement initiatives in support of key business strategies and initiatives
• Promote a results-oriented culture of teamwork, employee development, candid communication, innovation, safety, and inclusion to become an employer of choice
• Provide a positive influence for continued development including but not limited to training, feedback, succession plans, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Support and participate in the company's efforts

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Sora Resource Group seeks a Vice President of Engineering to lead all engineering functions including design, R&D, production engineering, and technical support. The role ensures on-time, on-budget product delivery with top quality, bridging technical execution and business strategy.

Immediate availability, relocation packages available, compensation $275,000–$300,000 plus bonus. The position reports to executive leadership and requires strategic leadership across a production-oriented,