Head of Engineering, Global Growth & Transformation

MRSL Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MRSL Group is seeking a Head of Engineering for its Charlotte, NC operation to build and transform the engineering function globally. The role will initially lead a small team across R&D, Design Engineering, NPI, Quality and Sustaining Engineering, with scope to grow the team and influence structure.

The role requires leading teams across North America, Europe, and Asia, collaborating with manufacturing engineers, and reporting to senior leadership on strategic priorities and execution cadence.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background in electronics/connector industry preferred.
• Experience leading design and/or quality engineering teams.
• Proven ability to take products from concept through NPI to mass production.
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding and metal stamping is a plus.
• Customer-facing experience supporting OEMs and technical design discussions.

Responsibilities

• Build and shape a high-performing engineering structure with clear ownership.
• Develop the engineering team, processes and execution cadence.
• Lead Design Engineering, R&D, NPI, Quality and Compliance.
• Develop and implement the company's NPI roadmap and processes.
• Improve speed-to-design, speed-to-quote and speed-to-market.
• Lead custom and variation design for customer-specific applications.
• Work with Sales to support OEM design wins and major opportunities.
• Align engineering with Operations, Supply Chain and manufacturing in Asia.
• Own product quality and technical documentation and compliance.
• Develop engineering talent across multiple geographies.
• Contribute to broader business strategy as part of the senior leadership team.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Leadership

Product design leadership

Team development

Customer-facing discussions

Tools

SolidWorks / 3D CAD

Job description

MRSL Group is seeking a Head of Engineering for its Charlotte, NC operation to build and transform the engineering function globally. The role will initially lead a small team across R&D, Design Engineering, NPI, Quality and Sustaining Engineering, with scope to grow the team and influence structure.

The role requires leading teams across North America, Europe, and Asia, collaborating with manufacturing engineers, and reporting to senior leadership on strategic priorities and execution cadence.