Rockstar 3

Director of Engineering

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 days ago

ComplianceProduct ManagementProduct StrategyProject ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

The Director of Engineering provides unified leadership, oversight, and accountability for the engineering functions of both divisions.
The Director is responsible for new product development, product lifecycle management, engineering resource planning, and the execution of a consistent technical strategy across both companies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Daily Leadership & Coaching Provide hands-on daily leadership, mentorship, and one-on-one coaching to the Engineering Managers of both divisions and the Engineering Project Manager for the industrial lighting division.

This role serves as the senior engineering leader across both organizations, providing day-to-day coaching and support to the Engineering Managers and oversight of the Engineering Project Manager for the industrial lighting division.
Own the full product lifecycle-including design, engineering validation, production readiness, sustaining engineering, and end-of-life planning-for both companies' product lines.
Partner with the Engineering Project Manager for the industrial lighting division to ensure project schedules, milestones, and deliverables are tracked and met.
Establish and maintain shared best practices, processes, and standards for engineering excellence across both organizations.
Build a unified engineering culture that supports career growth and internal advancement for engineering staff.
Establish and maintain robust processes for risk management and regulatory compliance.
They are seeking a senior engineering leader to unify and drive their engineering functions across both divisions.
The role ensures alignment of engineering priorities, promotes best practices, and maintains high standards for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills required to coach teams, resolve conflicts, and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Identify and resolve resource bottlenecks that limit either team's ability to take on new work.
Skills and Qualifications Required Demonstrated experience managing multiple engineering managers, projects, or teams simultaneously.
Ability to tour manufacturing and production areas, including navigating stairs, ladders, and uneven surfaces while observing all safety requirements.
Mental Demands Ability to analyze complex technical, operational, and business information and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Champion the adoption of emerging technologies that strengthen the companies' competitive advantage.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to balance competing priorities, resources, and organizational objectives.

Execute an engineering strategy and technical vision aligned with the goals of both divisions.

Make final engineering decisions on product roadmap trade-offs, ensuring alignment with company strategy, customer needs, and manufacturability.
Regular exposure to manufacturing operations requires adherence to company safety policies and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate.

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