VP of Engineering & Maritime Tech Leadership

STAX Engineering; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

STAX Engineering in Los Angeles / Long Beach, CA, seeks a proven Vice President of Engineering to lead strategy, performance, and scalability across engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, R&D, and project delivery. This executive role reports to the CEO and drives major maritime emissions‑reduction initiatives, technology roadmaps, and organizational growth.

You will build scalable teams, manage multi‑year capital plans, ensure safety and quality, and partner with customers, regulators, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in engineering, manufacturing, or related technical operations.
• Minimum 7 years in executive or senior leadership roles overseeing multiple functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, reliability, R&D, and project delivery.
• Translate long-term business objectives into executable technical and organizational plans.
• Lead budgeting, resource allocation, and regulatory and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and implement scalable processes, governance, and technology roadmaps.

Skills

Executive leadership

Engineering leadership

Strategic planning

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related

Job description

STAX Engineering in Los Angeles / Long Beach, CA, seeks a proven Vice President of Engineering to lead strategy, performance, and scalability across engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, R&D, and project delivery. This executive role reports to the CEO and drives major maritime emissions‑reduction initiatives, technology roadmaps, and organizational growth.

You will build scalable teams, manage multi‑year capital plans, ensure safety and quality, and partner with customers, regulators, and