My client is a well-established, privately held leader in the development of sensor-based handheld custom-engineered devices for utilization in the Energy Market Sector.
This is a unique challenge for a hardware-oriented Director of Engineering to provide operational management and guidance of a team of Electrical, Mechanical, Optical & Software Engineers, a Physical Scientist & Production staff. The ideal candidate has been a change agent within a small to medium size company where change had to be integrated tactfully and with care.
Imminent regulatory changes have created the need to adapt the corporate culture in preparation of vast global business opportunities that could double their sales within 2-3 years.
The Director of Engineering will inculcate a greater sense of teamwork and accountability, while integrating best practices to enable them to create innovative, high-functioning customized prototypes and take them through to higher volume production in an efficient, scalable fashion.
Key responsibilities: Lead individuals & working groups to ensure timely deliverables such as:
- New concept & prototype development (on-time and within budget)
- Planned product and software enhancements/upgrades
- Scale MVP & engineering prototypes to full production
- Work with C-level Mgt. to develop near/long-term engineering strategy, then actualize it.
- Assess skills of current engineering staff & outside contractors; augment them as needed
- Implement and optimize our engineering Knowledge Management library
- Work with Sales (including some direct customer interfacing) to convert customer feedback and pain-points into engineering actions.
- Support active involvement with industry associations and partners; participate in research studies, white papers & presentations
- Support Quality/Compliance Groups on new/existing U.S. & international certifications
Desired experience:
- BS/MS Engineering, Software or Physical Science
- 10+ years in an engineering, manufacturing or technology environment.
- 5+ years of technical/operational leadership experience
- Strong leader, with a sense of ownership. Ability to gain consensus
- Have experience working in a small company environment
Individuals whose backgrounds are predominantly software-oriented will not be considered for this position.
Compensation: Base salary of $175-$225k. Bonus up to 25%
If you meet these qualifications and would like to be considered for the position, please send your CV along with a brief assessment of appropriate highlights.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Neil Rauch, President
Hire Power Associates
(978) 808-9898