Vice President of Engineering

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead engineering functions, including design, research and development, production engineering, and technical support. The role bridges technical execution and business strategy, setting long-term engineering and product development priorities while overseeing projects from concept through production launch. The successful candidate will advance innovation, design for manufacturability, quality, regulatory compliance, and risk management, while partnering with manufacturing, operations, sales, and senior leadership. Responsibilities also include improving processes and costs, managing engineering resources and financial performance, developing talent, and fostering a culture centered on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and at least 15 years of engineering experience, including five or more years in a leadership role; an MBA is preferred. Required qualifications include experience simplifying products and engineering processes, in-depth knowledge of SolidWorks, and familiarity with complex or customized products in a production-oriented environment. Applicants should bring strategic and analytical leadership, financial knowledge in costing and budgeting, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S is expected, while Lean Six Sigma certification and manufacturing industry experience are preferred.