Now Hiring: Director of Engineering

Lead Innovation. Build Teams. Drive Performance.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Engineering

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a results-driven Director of Engineering to lead our engineering team, accelerate product development, and drive operational excellence.

Our company designs and manufactures life safety products, including exit signs and emergency lighting systems, that protect people in buildings throughout the United States.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who excels at team development, project execution, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Reporting directly to the President, you will shape engineering strategy, build team accountability, optimize processes, and drive measurable results across product development and manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop engineering talent while establishing clear priorities, accountability, and performance expectations.
• Product Development: Drive New Product Development (NPD), product design, testing, validation, and production launches.
• Project Management: Establish project plans, milestones, timelines, resource allocation, and on-time execution.
• Performance Management: Develop and monitor engineering KPIs, productivity metrics, project performance, and departmental results.
• Operational Excellence: Streamline engineering workflows, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manufacturing Support: Partner with Manufacturing and Operations to resolve production challenges, improve quality, and optimize product performance.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Quoting, and Technical Support to align priorities and deliver results.
• Executive Communication: Provide proactive reporting on project status, risks, resource needs, and business-critical decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; Mechanical Engineering or related discipline considered.
• 5–10 years of engineering or product development experience.
• 3–4+ years of engineering leadership, team management, or supervisory experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Proven experience in product development and manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive accountability.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Lighting, LED technology, emergency lighting, exit signs, or life safety products.
• Knowledge of UL, NFPA, and IEC standards.
• Power electronics, battery systems, and emergency backup products.
• Hardware and firmware product development.
• Engineering change management (ECOs), bills of materials (BOMs), and product testing.
• KPI development, Lean principles, and continuous improvement.

What we offer:

• A dynamic, flexible culture, that promotes collaboration and professional/personal growth of each team member.
• To be a part of a well-established team that values hard work, innovation & knows the value of its people.
• Coaching, mentoring helping team members realize their potential, aiding in defining goals and executing them.
• We have an aggressive growth strategy; Making way for ample advancement opportunities to transition into operations and/or direct management.
• Competitive base package + bonus plan
• We have continuous training, and are firm believers that a strong, knowledgeable, well-trained staff is the reason we are at the top of our field, having continued success.
• Our goal as leaders is to provide value, value to our clients, vendors and more importantly to our team- YOU.

Take ownership of a critical department and make a direct impact on company performance and product innovation.

Work directly with the President and leadership team to influence engineering strategy, develop talent, improve operations, and drive the company's next stage of growth.

We are looking for a hands-on, results-oriented engineering leader who can build a strong team, turn strategy into execution, and deliver measurable results.

We and our clients are equal opportunity employers and considers all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.