Director of Elastomeric Engineering
Location: Bloomingdale, NJ; Miamisburg, OH; or Stoughton, MA
Salary: $150,000-$160,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Position Summary
We are seeking a Director of Elastomeric Engineering to lead the engineering organization supporting vibration isolation, elastomeric materials, and custom-engineered mounting solutions.
This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for engineering strategy, product development, laboratory testing, validation, and customer-facing application engineering. The Director will lead engineering and laboratory personnel while serving as a technical expert for customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical experience in elastomeric products and vibration isolation with strong leadership skills, customer-facing experience, and a commercial mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership
Lead and develop the Elastomeric Engineering organization, including engineers and laboratory personnel.
Establish engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
Develop and execute the technology roadmap for vibration isolation and elastomeric solutions.
Provide technical leadership for strategic customer programs and business development initiatives.
Product Development & R&D
Lead development of new elastomeric products, custom mounts, and vibration isolation solutions.
Direct material selection, elastomer evaluation, and product optimization.
Oversee product development from concept through testing, validation, and commercialization.
Conduct vibration analysis and engineering studies to solve complex customer application challenges.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and operations to improve product performance, manufacturability, and profitability.
Laboratory & Vibration Testing
Manage vibration testing and product validation laboratory operations.
Develop test methodologies, validation protocols, and performance standards.
Oversee laboratory equipment selection, maintenance, calibration, and investment planning.
Ensure accurate test execution, documentation, and reporting.
Lead root-cause investigations and performance verification related to customer applications.
Customer & Sales Support
Serve as the primary technical resource for customers, distributors, sales personnel, and internal teams.
Partner with sales to identify, develop, and win new business opportunities.
Travel to customer facilities to evaluate applications, troubleshoot issues, and present technical solutions.
Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and engineering presentations.
Support proposals, technical quotations, and product recommendations.
Build strong customer relationships through application engineering expertise and responsive technical support.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
10+ years of engineering experience in vibration isolation, elastomerics, rubber-to-metal bonded products, NVH, industrial products, automotive systems, or related technologies.
Hands-on experience with vibration testing, laboratory testing, test equipment, data acquisition, and product validation is required.
5+ years of engineering leadership or management experience with responsibility for technical personnel and project execution.
Demonstrated expertise in vibration analysis, elastomeric material behavior, and product development.
Experience managing laboratory testing operations and validation programs.
Proven success supporting customers and providing technical sales or application engineering support.
Strong understanding of engineering design, product validation, and problem-solving methodologies.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel approximately 20-30% domestically and occasionally internationally.
Proficiency with engineering analysis, testing, and data acquisition tools relevant to vibration isolation and elastomeric product development.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with vibration isolation mounts, shock mounts, elastomeric engineered components, or related products.
Experience building or expanding engineering teams and laboratory capabilities.
Knowledge of military, off-highway, industrial, or heavy equipment applications.
Six Sigma, Design for Reliability (DfR), or related engineering certifications.
Working Conditions
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to walk through an office and manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bend/reach to retrieve materials or documents.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
10+ years of engineering experience in vibration isolation, elastomerics, rubber-to-metal bonded products, NVH, industrial products, automotive systems, or related technologies.
Hands-on experience with vibration testing, laboratory testing, test equipment, data acquisition, and product validation is required.
5+ years of engineering leadership or management experience with responsibility for technical personnel and project execution.
Demonstrated expertise in vibration analysis, elastomeric material behavior, and product development.
Experience managing laboratory testing operations and validation programs.
Proven success supporting customers and providing technical sales or application engineering support.
Strong understanding of engineering design, product validation, and problem-solving methodologies.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel approximately 20-30% domestically and occasionally internationally.
Proficiency with engineering analysis, testing, and data acquisition tools relevant to vibration isolation and elastomeric product development.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with vibration isolation mounts, shock mounts, elastomeric engineered components, or related products.
Experience building or expanding engineering teams and laboratory capabilities.
Knowledge of military, off-highway, industrial, or heavy equipment applications.
Six Sigma, Design for Reliability (DfR), or related engineering certifications.
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