Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

This role will be responsible for managing and monitoring all operations within the department, hiring and training new team members, implementing engineering practices and goals, and planning and coordinating engineering projects. Role will set departmental objectives, requirements, and timeframes and research innovative technologies for improving the team’s performance and improve overall business success.

Candidate should have an outstanding technical background, leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and project management skills.

Director of Engineering Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Manage and oversee all operations and aspects of the engineering department
2. Organize and supervise the hiring, training, and scheduling of team members
3. Establish and implement engineering practices, processes, and goals
4. Develop and coordinate engineering projects and strategies
5. Lead engineering projects by setting objectives, requirements, and timeframes
6. Research and implement innovative technologies to improve the department’s success
7. Evaluate the performance of engineering team members
8. Collaborate with the upper management about important matters and any issues that may arise
9. Coordinate and monitor engineering projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budgets
10. Oversee the development of engineering products and processes
11. Provide technical guidance and assistance to engineering team members

Director of Engineering Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field
2. Additive Manufacturing and / or Cooling (HVAC) Industry experience would be ideal
3. Military / Defense / DOD client experience is key
4. 5 years of working experience in an engineering environment
5. In-depth knowledge of engineering practices and processes
6. Hands-on experience with cloud technologies and front-end and back-end development
7. Outstanding leadership and motivation skills
8. Excellent communication and presentation skills
9. Strategic mindset
10. Exceptional project management skills