What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering position at Advastar, Inc?
DIRECT HIRE | DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING | Kansas City |
Join a fast-growing, industrial solutions provider as a Director of Engineering. Lead a multi-disciplinary team through a transformative phase, integrating cutting-edge automation and mechanical systems (aiming for 3x growth over next 5 years). This is a high-impact role for a strategic leader ready to shape the future of a $160M platform.
Anticipated Pay/Benefits:
Join a fast-growing, industrial solutions provider as a Director of Engineering. Lead a multi-disciplinary team through a transformative phase, integrating cutting-edge automation and mechanical systems (aiming for 3x growth over next 5 years). This is a high-impact role for a strategic leader ready to shape the future of a $160M platform.
Anticipated Pay/Benefits:
- Base Salary: $180K-$220K
- Bonus: 5-10% of base salary (tied to performance/EBITDA)
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, professional development, and more.
- Unify engineering teams across multiple sites, driving standardization and scalability.
- Develop a configurable product platform blending mechanical and controls automation.
- Oversee RD for next-gen systems, improving margins and lead times.
- Partner with operations and sales to enhance throughput and customer ROI.
- Build a high-performing culture focused on innovation and accountability.
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar)
- 10 years of engineering leadership in manufacturing or OEM settings.
- Strong controls engineering expertise (e.g., Rockwell, Ignition).
- Proven success scaling teams or integrating acquisitions.
- Bachelors in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related); Masters preferred.
- Strategic thinker with a sense of urgency and problem-solving drive.
Salary : $180,000 - $220,000
