Director, Engineering – North America

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage a multi-site engineering organization that supports OE production and component repairs.

• Lead initiatives in New Product Introduction (NPI), product engineering, process and manufacturing engineering, tooling, automation, and ongoing technical support.

• Implement a scalable regional engineering organization and operating model with clear accountability.

• Offer technical guidance and coaching for new product lines.

• Evaluate process plans, manufacturing sequences, CNC strategies, grinding techniques, tooling, workholding, inspection plans, equipment selections, and production-readiness assumptions.

• Develop and implement regional engineering standards and unified technical methodologies.

• Build, mentor, and retain a diverse and accountable engineering team.

• Assist in resource planning, technical risk management, program assessments, customer escalations, performance management, and talent decisions.

• Provide technical estimates, milestone timelines, risk evaluations, and customer-facing updates in collaboration with program management and commercial teams.

• Ensure NPI readiness across various aspects such as technical maturity, manufacturability, process qualification, tooling, materials, special-process controls, training, capacity, quality, and customer approvals.

• Oversee the regional engineering operating model, technology and capability roadmap, and investment governance.

• Manage initiatives focused on manufacturing excellence, technology, and automation to enhance yield, quality, throughput, cycle time, labor productivity, and cost-efficiency.

• Establish and oversee engineering quality, compliance, and technical authority.

• Ensure that engineering methods and technical data comply with AS9100, NADCAP, FAA, and EASA requirements where applicable.

• Lead regional technical escalations pertaining to quality, yield, process stability, supplier performance, and customer risk management.

• Represent the regional engineering capabilities in discussions with customers, OEMs, suppliers, and strategic partners.

• Foster regional growth through engineering-led customer solutions and manage technical strategic relationships and consortiums.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience in aerospace, gas turbine, precision manufacturing, or another highly engineered manufacturing setting.

• Proven leadership experience with multidisciplinary engineering teams and leaders across multi-site operations.

• A track record of developing talent and achieving business outcomes.

• Experience in leading technical activities across various manufacturing facilities.

• Ability to influence teams within a matrix organization.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and executive/customer communication skills.

• Willingness to travel regularly within the region and internationally as required.

• A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, metallurgical, or a related engineering discipline.

• Access to controlled information or technology may necessitate meeting the criteria of a “U.S. Person” or obtaining an export control license.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants.

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• Wellness programs.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Employee discounts.

• Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage.

• Pet insurance.

• Work-life support resources.