Director of Engineering

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Director of Engineering
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Status: Direct hire
Experience level: 10+ years of total experience, leadership experience, aerospace experience, Bachelors degree, and US Citizenship required.

SUMMARY:
We are seeking to hire a Director of Engineering in the Hampton Roads region. The employer's identity will be shared with qualified candidates later in the hiring process. Hampton Roads, located in Virginia, is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and strategic location offering a dynamic environment for both professionals and families.
 
Responsibilities

• Lead engineering program execution by planning and allocating engineering resources, including staffing, scheduling, workload planning, estimates, budgets, and asset allocation to ensure on-time delivery.
• Build and develop a high-performing engineering organization by continuously improving team capability and performance aligned to business strategy. Provide coaching, career development, and leadership across the engineering staff.
• Own delivery and drive continuous improvement by tracking milestones across the product development lifecycle and providing regular progress updates to senior management. Address missed targets through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Establish engineering governance and quality standards by creating, maintaining, and enforcing internal design review processes, engineering guidelines, and development standards. Conduct and oversee design reviews to ensure technical rigor and compliance.
• Set engineering priorities and performance metrics by defining department goals, objectives, KPIs, and initiatives that support corporate outcomes.
• Serve as a primary technical interface for product engineering activities supporting Sales and Operations, including technical strategy and delivery planning.
• Support business development and proposal readiness by partnering with Sales to assess new business opportunities and support proposal development, including technical compliance matrices and engineering feasibility.
• Drive a culture of innovation and excellence by promoting innovation while ensuring maximum focus on product safety, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain engineering technical currency by staying current on state-of-the-art aerospace engineering practices, tools, and methods.
• Support quality systems and compliance, including AS9100, Lean initiatives, and other Company Quality objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 10 years of progressive engineering management experience, preferably in aerospace/defense.
• Experience with aerospace product development processes, including STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) and FAA certification workflows.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and Microsoft Office.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational abilities with demonstrated capability to motivate teams and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent engineering programs of varying scope.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across an interdisciplinary environment.
• Strong customer-focused communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts.
• Experience analyzing complex business and technical requirements.
• 5 years of experience in FAR compliance and signature authority in an FAA and/or Military certification environment.
• Business acumen, with preference for Business Administration / Finance background.
• Familiarity with commercial and DOD contracting processes.
• Ability to travel: Up to 50% domestic and international travel (estimated).
• Physical: Occasionally required to lift/move bulky items over 50 lbs.
• Must participate in a Drug Free Workplace Drug Testing Program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.  

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. 

Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) 
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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