VP of Engineering - Boca Raton, FL - Aerospace/Defense

Our client is an established manufacturer of highly engineered products serving customers in regulated, high-performance industries. They are experiencing continued growth and are investing in engineering leadership to support future expansion.

Client Details

Our client is seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee engineering operations and lead a team responsible for developing and supporting complex electromechanical products. This leader will be instrumental in strengthening engineering processes, improving collaboration across departments, and driving execution from concept through production.

Description

Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering teams responsible for product design and testing.
• Improve engineering execution, product quality, and manufacturing support.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to support production goals.
• Support customer-facing technical discussions and new business opportunities.
• Develop engineering talent while fostering a culture of accountability and performance.

Profile

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Progressive engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in electromechanical product development and production support.
• Experience leading engineering teams through new product introduction and manufacturing scale-up.
• Proven ability to improve engineering processes, cross-functional collaboration, and operational performance.
• Experience within high-reliability manufacturing environments is preferred.

Job Offer

What's To Offer:

• Executive-level visibility with the opportunity to shape the engineering organization.
• Stable, growing manufacturer with a strong pipeline of business.
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on engineering and operational performance.

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