The Director of Engineering will provide strategic and technical leadership for the engineering organization, overseeing the design, development, and continuous improvement of advanced vacuum furnace and thermal processing systems. This leadership role is responsible for driving innovation, establishing engineering priorities, and ensuring engineering projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to customer specifications
Client Details
My client is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-temperature vacuum and controlled atmosphere furnace systems serving demanding industrial and advanced materials markets. The organization is recognized for its engineering expertise, technical innovation, and commitment to delivering high-performance thermal processing solutions.
Description
- Develop and execute engineering strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Establish engineering priorities, performance metrics, and project execution standards.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
- Oversee the design, development, and enhancement of thermal processing and vacuum furnace systems.
- Ensure product designs meet customer specifications, performance requirements, safety standards, and applicable industry codes.
- Drive standardization efforts, design optimization, and technology implementation initiatives.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Sales, and Procurement teams to support successful product realization.
- Provide technical leadership for complex engineering projects, design reviews, and customer-specific solutions.
- Resolve technical challenges impacting product performance, manufacturability, cost, and delivery.
- Support field service teams on critical technical issues and troubleshooting efforts.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to improve customer satisfaction and operational performance.
- Ensure engineering documentation, drawings, calculations, specifications, and design records meet established quality standards.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Profile
A successful Director of Engineering should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
- Progressive engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial equipment environment.
- Experience managing engineering teams of four or more engineers.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design, electrical systems, controls, manufacturing processes, and product development.
- Proven ability to manage multiple engineering projects and deliver results within budget and schedule requirements.
- Experience with CAD systems, engineering documentation, and configuration management processes.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with thermodynamics and fluid dynamics modeling preferred.
- Experience with high-temperature furnaces, vacuum systems, controls, or thermal processing equipment preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
Job Offer
- Executive-level engineering leadership opportunity
- Direct influence on product strategy and innovation
- High visibility within the organization
- Opportunity to build and develop engineering talent
- Exposure to advanced thermal processing technologies
- Collaborative cross-functional environment
- Long-term career growth and organizational impact
- Competitive compensation and benefits
If you are a senior-level engineering leader, apply to this role today for immediate consideration!
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.