The Company is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to serve as a senior executive responsible for leading all engineering functions. The successful candidate will be tasked with defining the long-term technical strategy and product development roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise targets and industry trends. This role requires a strong focus on innovation and technology, including the identification, evaluation, and implementation of new technologies and processes. The VP of Engineering will also oversee R&D initiatives, work closely with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure seamless product integration, and implement process improvement methodologies to optimize production efficiency and reduce costs. Candidates for the Vice President of Engineering position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, with an MBA preferred, and at least 15 years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. The role demands a strategic thinker with proven analytical and leadership skills, the ability to work outside traditional functional silos, and experience in a production-oriented engineering environment. The ideal candidate will have a diverse knowledge of auxiliary equipment, in-depth experience with SolidWorks, and a background in the manufacturing industry. Certification in Lean Six Sigma is preferred, and the candidate should be well-versed in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and 5S. The VP of Engineering will be responsible for maintaining quality standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and actively managing technical risks.