Job Description
Director of Engineering Confidential Cleveland, OH Job Details Permanent | Full-time $125,000 - $150,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Product design project leadership Project engineering Managing electrical projects Engineering project budget management Electrical engineering training Managing projects Product strategy Budgeting Electrical Engineering Developing electronic products Project stakeholder communication Stakeholder relationship building Cross-functional communication Senior leadership Stakeholder management
Full Job Description Description:
The Director of Engineering is responsible for leading the company's engineering organization and driving the strategy, design, development, and lifecycle management of the company's sensing, controls, and industrial product portfolio. This role provides leadership for new product development, engineering execution, electrical product design oversight, and technical project management while partnering with executive leadership, sales, operations, quality, and manufacturing teams to align product initiatives with customer needs, business objectives, and market opportunities. The Director of Engineering oversees projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring innovation, operational excellence, and the successful delivery of products that support the company's long-term growth. Salaried, Exempt Reports to the President Salary:
$125,000 - $150,000 annually, based on experience Responsibilities:
Lead and develop the engineering organization, establishing priorities, processes, and performance expectations. Drive the strategy, design, development, and lifecycle management of new and existing products. Provide technical leadership and oversight for the design, development, testing, and validation of analog and digital electronic products, ensuring performance, reliability, compliance, and manufacturability. Own the engineering project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer needs, budgets, and timelines. Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, sales, and operations to successfully execute product initiatives. Oversee new product development efforts from concept through commercialization, including design reviews, validation, and launch activities. Direct continuous improvement initiatives focused on product performance, reliability, manufacturability, compliance, and cost optimization. Establish and maintain engineering standards, product development processes, and project management practices. Manage engineering resources, project schedules, risks, and priorities while communicating progress and key metrics to executive leadership. Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and strategic partners to identify opportunities, define requirements, and support product innovation. Oversee product lifecycle management, engineering change processes, obsolescence planning, and regulatory compliance activities. Evaluate emerging technologies, electronic components, market trends, and competitive products to support long-term product strategy and business growth. Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational development. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related electrical engineering discipline required. 7+ years of progressive electrical engineering and product development experience in controls, sensing, HVAC, or industrial electronic product environments. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering projects, product development initiatives, or technical programs. Previous supervisory or management experience preferred. Demonstrated success leading new product development programs from concept through commercialization. Strong background in product design, product lifecycle management, and engineering project management. Experience developing engineering roadmaps, managing project portfolios, and leading cross-functional teams. Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics, sensing technologies, controls, HVAC systems, and industrial electronic products. Experience with PLM systems, ERP systems, engineering change processes, and design tools such as SolidWorks. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to balance technical requirements, customer needs, business objectives, timelines, and budgets. Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits available after 90 days of employment. Vacation and PTO after 90 days of employment. Matching 401k retirement plans available after 6 months of employment. Pay:
$125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location:
In person
