VP of Engineering — Lead Innovation & Lean Ops (On-Site)

Software Placement Group; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Morgantown, PA, seeks a Vice President of Engineering to lead the engineering organization, overseeing design, R&D, production engineering, and technical support to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

The role requires strategic leadership, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strong financial acumen. Travel up to 25% and relocation options may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Fifteen years of engineering experience, including at least five years in a leadership role within a large organization.
• Demonstrated experience reducing product complexity and streamlining engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term technical strategy and product development roadmap.
• Oversee R&D initiatives and product lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement to reduce costs.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and capital expenditures; control technical debt.

Skills

Leadership

SolidWorks

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Communication

Financial analysis

MS Office

Matrix leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Software Placement Group in Morgantown, PA, seeks a Vice President of Engineering to lead the engineering organization, overseeing design, R&D, production engineering, and technical support to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

The role requires strategic leadership, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strong financial acumen. Travel up to 25% and relocation options may be available.