VP of Engineering

Lee, Hill & Associates; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee, Hill & Associates seeks a Vice President of Engineering for a Tallahassee, FL area client. Lead mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing engineering, directing strategy, product development, and technical operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of engineering leadership in manufacturing, plus 5+ years managing engineering teams. Relocation to the Tallahassee area is required; Lean manufacturing, design-for-manufacturing, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience.
• 5+ years managing engineering teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Willing to relocate to the Tallahassee area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Establish engineering priorities aligned with company growth and operational objectives.
• Direct new product development from concept through commercialization.
• Drive product reliability, manufacturability, quality, and cost improvements.
• Partner with manufacturing to improve efficiency and production throughput.
• Lead design-for-manufacturing, value engineering, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action initiatives.
• Provide leadership for PLC-based automation, controls, drives, safety circuits, and related technologies.
• Support field operations and develop solutions to reduce warranty issues.
• Oversee engineering compliance with applicable safety codes and regulatory requirements.
• Develop long-term product and technology roadmaps.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing engineering organization.

Skills

Executive leadership

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Industrial controls

Job description

We are conducting a nationwide search for a position with a client in a greater Tallahassee, FL area; relocation assistance is provided.

We are seeking an accomplished Vice President of Engineering to lead engineering strategy, product development, and technical operations for an established and growing manufacturer.

This executive leadership role will oversee a multidisciplinary team spanning mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing engineering. The VP of Engineering will partner closely with Operations, Quality, Sales, Field Services, and executive leadership to improve existing products, accelerate new product development, strengthen manufacturing performance, and support continued company growth.

The ideal candidate combines strong engineering leadership with practical experience in a manufacturing and product-development environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing engineering teams
• Establish engineering priorities aligned with company growth and operational objectives
• Direct new product development from concept through commercialization
• Drive product reliability, manufacturability, quality, and cost improvements
• Partner with manufacturing to improve efficiency and production throughput
• Lead design-for-manufacturing, value engineering, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action initiatives
• Provide leadership for PLC-based automation, controls, drives, safety circuits, and related technologies
• Support field operations and develop solutions to reduce warranty issues
• Oversee engineering compliance with applicable safety codes and regulatory requirements
• Develop long-term product and technology roadmaps
• Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing engineering organization

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience
• 5+ years managing engineering teams within a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in product development, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
• Experience leading large, cross-functional engineering initiatives
• Demonstrated success developing engineering talent and building accountable teams
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Strong executive communication, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Willing to relocate to the Tallahassee area

Highly Preferred

• Experience with elevators, lifts, vertical transportation, material handling, industrial automation, or similarly engineered equipment is highly desirable.
• Additional experience with PLCs, VFDs, industrial controls, safety systems, automation, field service operations, or regulated products would be especially valuable. Elevator industry candidates with knowledge of ASME A17.1/CSA B44 are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary to $165k, based on experience, plus bonus