What You’ll Do Lead and develop mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing engineering teams Establish engineering priorities aligned with company growth and operational objectives Direct new product development from concept through commercialization Drive product reliability, manufacturability, quality, and cost improvements Partner with manufacturing to improve efficiency and production throughput Lead design-for-manufacturing, value engineering, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action initiatives Provide leadership for PLC-based automation, controls, drives, safety circuits, and related technologies Support field operations and develop solutions to reduce warranty issues Oversee engineering compliance with applicable safety codes and regulatory requirements Develop long-term product and technology roadmaps Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing engineering organization What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline 10 years of progressive engineering leadership experience 5 years managing engineering teams within a manufacturing environment Strong background in product development, manufacturing processes, and quality systems Experience leading large, cross-functional engineering initiatives Demonstrated success developing engineering talent and building accountable teams Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement Strong executive communication, decision-making, and organizational skills Willing to relocate to the Tallahassee area Highly Preferred Experience with elevators, lifts, vertical transportation, material handling, industrial automation, or similarly engineered equipment is highly desirable. The VP of Engineering will partner closely with Operations, Quality, Sales, Field Services, and executive leadership to improve existing products, accelerate new product development, strengthen manufacturing performance, and support continued company growth.