Executive VP of Engineering — Multisite Hardware

Webster & Webster Associates; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster & Webster Associates is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead a sophisticated, multi-site engineering organization in San Jose, CA. This executive role involves formulating an R&D framework, overseeing diverse engineering functions, and driving strategic partnerships across business units.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and at least 10 years of executive leadership experience in engineering, particularly within the aerospace or defense sectors. Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering leadership experience.
• Proven success operating at an executive or corporate officer level.
• Deep background in aerospace, defense, or high-performance computing.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and govern a disciplined R&D and engineering portfolio.
• Evaluate product initiatives through strict ROI and risk mitigation.
• Streamline engineering procedures to lower development cycle times.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Operational KPI tracking

ISO compliance

Cross-functional alignment

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Product Lifecycle Management software

Enterprise Resource Planning databases

Job description

Webster & Webster Associates is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead a sophisticated, multi-site engineering organization in San Jose, CA. This executive role involves formulating an R&D framework, overseeing diverse engineering functions, and driving strategic partnerships across business units.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and at least 10 years of executive leadership experience in engineering, particularly within the aerospace or defense sectors. Relocation support is available for the right candidate.