Remote Engineering Director: Lead Strategy & Growth

Southwire Co.; Remo (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Growth Opportunities

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking an experienced Engineering leader to allocate resources across various environments and align engineering efforts with company goals. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, set strategic direction, and drive operational plans to improve processes, product development, and service delivery.

This role emphasizes compliance with standards, cost reduction, and collaboration with sales, marketing, and production to deliver high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
• Years of Experience: 8-11 Years
• Preferred Education: Master’s degree
• Licenses/Certificates: PMP (Project Management Professional)

Responsibilities

• Manages engineering teams across multiple disciplines, ensuring departmental goals.
• Collaborates with senior management to define strategic direction for the engineering department.
• Develops tactical and operational plans for the engineering department.
• Allocates resources effectively across engineering projects and initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Defines and implements programs to improve engineering efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinates with cross‑functional teams to support design, development and delivery of new products.
• Ensures quality and consistency by establishing guidelines, audits, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Program Management

Budgeting

Team Building

Business Intelligence

8D Problem Solving

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Influencing Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s degree

PMP (Project Management Professional)

Job description

Southwire Company, LLC is seeking an experienced Engineering leader to allocate resources across various environments and align engineering efforts with company goals. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, set strategic direction, and drive operational plans to improve processes, product development, and service delivery.

This role emphasizes compliance with standards, cost reduction, and collaboration with sales, marketing, and production to deliver high-quality products.