Engineering Director

Overview

Selux is seeking an Engineering Director to oversee the creation of new products from concept through to manufacturing, including redesign and value engineering existing products, ensuring that each product meets both customer and industry standards. This role will partner with all departments for process improvement and efficiencies.

Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5pm; Fridays 7:30 am - 11:30 am

Full benefits package including paid time off, 401k match and affordable medical, dental and vision coverage.

Salary range:  $125,000 - 150,000/yr

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire product development lifecycle, including timeline, budget, resources, and deliverables.
• Lead the design, development and redesign of new and existing lighting products from initial concept to final production, including conceptual design, prototyping, testing, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with external and internal industrial designers, electrical engineers, and other departments to create innovative lighting solutions.
• Develop and attain departmental schedules and goals.
• Drive product cost reduction through design for manufacturability and assembly initiatives.
• Establish engineering procedures and standards.
• Work closely with manufacturing team to provide technical support, optimize production processes and ensure consistent product quality.
• Participate in Custom process including feasibility evaluations and estimating cost for sales group.
• Develop, maintain and report on departmental budget.
• As required, direct contact with internal sales, manufacturing, purchasing and suppliers.
• Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., manufacturing, marketing, procurement) to ensure a smooth transition from development to production.
• Develop prototypes and oversee rigorous testing to ensure the performance, durability, and reliability of new products.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory standards, safety requirements, and performance specifications.

Qualifications

• BS in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience. 10 years product design experience and 5 years in engineering management.
• Strong understanding of the product manufacturing process, including custom design, prototyping, testing, and scaling production.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, and inspire an engineering team.​
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Lighting Experience preferred but not required.
• Computer skills; Solid Works, AUTOCAD, Microsoft Office and MRP program
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes; milling, drilling, extrusions, casting, sheet metal processing, product assembly, welding and fabricating.
• Solid foundation in mechanical and electrical design.
• Familiarity with smart lighting protocols, LED components and hardware
• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements and industry standards 
• Proven experience leading successful product launches.
• Results-driven with a focus on delivering high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment.

Company Website

https://www.selux.us/

Company Profile

Employ­mentSelux Cor­po­ra­tion has a suc­cess­ful track record of tremen­dous growth and sus­tain­abil­ity as a world-wide man­u­fac­turer of archi­tec­turally designed lumi­naires, nes­tled right here in the Hudson Valley. We offer a great vari­ety of inter­est­ing work, allow­ing our employ­ees expo­sure to both the inte­rior and exte­rior archi­tec­tural light­ing market, in addi­tion to many Euro­pean affil­i­ates. Selux Cor­po­ra­tion recruits and retains tal­ented employ­ees who are inter­ested in making a long-term com­mit­ment to an orga­ni­za­tion that con­tin­u­ally invests in the latest man­u­fac­tur­ing tech­niques and new tech­nolo­gies, as well as its employ­ees.

Ben­e­fitsSelux Corporation’s ben­e­fit phi­los­o­phy is simple — we want to help our employ­ees to build great futures. We are doing that through com­pre­hen­sive health plans, well­ness pro­grams, dental and vision cov­er­age, short and long term dis­abil­ity pro­grams, com­pany paid life insur­ance, 401(k), train­ing pro­grams, and an empha­sis on work-life bal­ance. Selux is com­mit­ted to offer­ing afford­able ben­e­fit plans to its employ­ees by having low employee con­tri­bu­tions, co-pay­ments, and deductibles, while pro­vid­ing access to the best pos­si­ble care avail­able. Con­tact our Human Resource Depart­ment for more detailed infor­ma­tion

Selux Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $125,000 - $150,000