VP of Engineering: Growth, Innovation & Manufacturing

Residential Elevators, Inc.; Crawfordville (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Residential Elevators, Inc. seeks a VP of Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers and to partner closely with Operations, Sales, Field Services, Quality, and Executive Leadership to drive strategic growth.

This executive role balances technical expertise, product vision, and practical manufacturing experience to deliver safe, reliable, and market-leading residential elevator solutions across multiple states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• 10+ years engineering leadership experience.
• 5+ years managing engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of product development, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and large engineering projects.
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and retaining high-performing engineering talent.
• Experience building a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering organization, including mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing functions.
• Establish engineering priorities aligned with company objectives and growth strategies.
• Direct the design and development of new residential elevator products and enhancements.
• Oversee product lifecycle management from concept through commercialization.
• Drive innovation while maintaining manufacturability, reliability, and cost objectives.
• Ensure products meet customer expectations for quality, performance, and aesthetics.
• Ensure compliance with applicable elevator codes and standards, including ASME A17.1 / CSA B44.
• Manage engineering support for inspections, certifications, and regulatory approvals.
• Coordinate third-party engineering reviews and certifications where required.
• Partner with Manufacturing to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and throughput.
• Create and support root cause analysis, as well as corrective actions for production and field issues.
• Drive value engineering and cost reduction efforts.
• Provide leadership in elevator control systems, PLC-based automation, safety circuits, encoders, drives, and related technologies.
• Oversee software and controls development efforts.
• Ensure system reliability, maintainability, and regulatory compliance.
• Support field operations with technical expertise and problem resolution.
• Establish engineering processes for warranty reduction and continuous product improvement.
• Analyze field data and customer feedback to drive product enhancements.
• Develop and execute long-term product and technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, suppliers, and industry trends.
• Participate in strategic business planning and capital investment decisions.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and new market opportunities as needed.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Product development

Manufacturing processes

Quality systems

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Team development

Change management

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Controls Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Industrial controls

Job description

Residential Elevators, Inc. seeks a VP of Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers and to partner closely with Operations, Sales, Field Services, Quality, and Executive Leadership to drive strategic growth.

This executive role balances technical expertise, product vision, and practical manufacturing experience to deliver safe, reliable, and market-leading residential elevator solutions across multiple states.