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VP of Engineering

DP Professionals
  • Tallahasee, FL
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30+ days ago

Job Description

DPP is seeking a VP of Engineering for a direct hire opportunity with our client in the Elevator Manufacturing and Installation industry.
 
Position summary:
  • The VP of Engineering will lead a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineers while partnering closely with Operations, Sales, Field Services, Quality, and Executive Leadership to support the company’s strategic growth objectives.
  • This role requires a balance of executive leadership, technical expertise, product vision, and practical manufacturing experience.
  • You will be working closely with the mechanical engineer and the electrical engineer for the top-rated residential elevator company in the industry.
  • This is an onsite position located in Crawfordville, FL.
Responsibilities:
  • Engineering Leadership:
    • Lead and develop the engineering organization, including mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing functions.
    • Establish engineering priorities aligned with company objectives and growth strategies.
  • Product Development
    • Direct the design and development of new residential elevator products and enhancements.
    • Oversee product lifecycle management from concept through commercialization.
    • Drive innovation while maintaining manufacturability, reliability, and cost objectives.
    • Ensure products meet customer expectations for quality, performance, and aesthetics.
  • Code Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
    • Ensure compliance with applicable elevator codes and standards, including, but not limited to:
      • ASME A17.1 / CSA B44
      • Residential elevator requirements
      • State and local regulatory requirements
      • Applicable electrical and safety standards
    • Manage engineering support for inspections, certifications, and regulatory approvals.
    • Coordinate third-party engineering reviews and certifications where required.
  • Manufacturing & Operations Support
    • Partner with Manufacturing to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and throughput.
    • Lead design-for-manufacturing initiatives.
    • Create and support root cause analysis, as well as corrective actions for production and field issues.
    • Drive value engineering and cost reduction efforts.
  • Controls & Electrical Systems
    • Provide leadership in elevator control systems, PLC-based automation, safety circuits, encoders, drives, and related technologies.
    • Oversee software and controls development efforts.
    • Ensure system reliability, maintainability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Field Services & Product Support
    • Support field operations with technical expertise and problem resolution.
    • Establish engineering processes for warranty reduction and continuous product improvement.
    • Analyze field data and customer feedback to drive product enhancements.
  • Strategic Planning
    • Develop and execute long-term product and technology roadmaps.
    • Evaluate emerging technologies, suppliers, and industry trends.
    • Participate in strategic business planning and capital investment decisions.
    • Support mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and new market opportunities as needed.
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience.
  • 5+ years managing engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of product development, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and large engineering projects.
  • Experience recruiting, mentoring, and retaining high-performing engineering talent.
  • Experience building a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing methods and continuous improvement
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Preferred
  • Experience with elevator systems, vertical transportation equipment, lifts, or related industries.
  • Experience with PLCs, industrial controls, VFDs, safety systems, and automation.
  • Knowledge of ASME A17.1 and related codes.
  • Experience supporting field service organizations and warranty reduction initiatives.
Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. 

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-00945).
 DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D

Numbers & Facts

LocationTallahasee, FL

Skills

  • Automationunmatched
  • Business Planunmatched
  • Business Strategyunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
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  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Engineering Managementunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Field Salesunmatched
  • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
  • Investment Capitalunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
  • Manufacturing Methodsunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Product Lifecycle Managementunmatched
  • Product Planningunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety Systemsunmatched
  • Software Developmentunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Systems Maintainabilityunmatched
  • Systems Reliabilityunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Technical Operationsunmatched
  • Value Engineeringunmatched

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