- Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the design engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement training programs to advance technical expertise across the department.
- Drive innovation through design improvements, patentable concepts, and adoption of advanced engineering tools.
- Collaborate closely with R&D, sales, and product management to translate customer requirements into effective solutions.
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, and resourcing to ensure timely delivery of designs and engineering outputs.
- Review and approve product designs, engineering changes, and specifications to ensure compliance with standards and customer expectations.
- Champion automation tools, rule-based configuration, and standardized workflows to improve efficiency and reduce design errors.
- Maintain product data accuracy within ERP systems to support production and costing.
- Manage departmental and project budgets, monitoring expenditures and justifying capital investment.
- Represent the engineering function in executive-level meetings and coordinate with global engineering counterparts to align on design practices.
- Ensure that all quality assurance, testing, and compliance standards are met.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of experience in engineering management, project management, or product design.
- Proven ability to lead diverse technical and non-technical teams.
- Strong understanding of design engineering best practices and formal development processes (e.g., PMP).
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and process improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated success in delivering on-time, on-budget engineering programs in a high-growth or mission-critical industry.
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Director of Engineering - Frederick - Zest Technical Solutions
Description
Director of Engineering
Frederick, MD (open to relocators)
About the Company
A global leader in mission-critical cooling solutions, serving data centers and high-performance industries with innovative, energy-efficient systems. With operations across North America and strong ties to international engineering teams, the organization is committed to driving growth, sustainability, and technical excellence in a rapidly evolving market.
About the Role
The Director of Engineering will oversee all aspects of the design engineering function, leading a high-performing team to deliver innovative products and solutions that meet the demands of customers in critical infrastructure markets. This role combines technical leadership with strategic planning, budget management, and cross-department collaboration, ensuring that engineering programs are executed on time, within budget, and aligned with company objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Key Qualifications & Skills
If you're an experienced engineering leader looking to make an impact in a high-growth, mission-critical industry, we'd love to hear from you
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