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Director of Engineering – Great Oppt. to Work on Cutting-Edge Products with a Culture-Focused Team!
Location: Greater Nashville, TN
Salary: $160,000-$200,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, 401k w/ matching, PTO, Holidays
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical hours: 9x80 schedule (every other Friday off)
Start Date: ASAP
Relocation assistance is available
Sponsorship is not available
Director of Engineering (engineering & defense/weapons manufacturing exp. req.) Description
Our client, a well-established, innovative chemical manufacturer, is looking for a hands-on, collaborative Director of Engineering to add to their team in the Nashville area. You will oversee their Engineering Division (19); from advising on engineering principles to mentoring more junior engineers, you will set the tone of the department. Your appetite for innovation and intellectual curiosity will not be stifled here. Instead, you will work on cutting-edge projects with 75% of your team’s work focused on new applications. To be chosen for this role, you must have people leadership experience with a background in weapons or defense manufacturing. With end users in mining, aerospace, and oil & gas, the exposure you’ll have will certainly add a new level of career fulfillment. Whether you are targeting a transition to a smaller company to have a greater impact or have been an Engineering Manager and are searching for an opportunity to take the next step in your career, do not miss your chance to usher in the next generation of innovation and be the voice of their engineering department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values a culture-focused, employee-first environment and doesn’t want to choose between work/life balance and financial stability.
Director of Engineering (engineering & defense/weapons manufacturing exp. req.) Responsibilities
- Oversee and direct the engineering department (4 Direct/15 Indirect)
- Establish and enforce engineering standards and guidelines
- Investigate and resolve issues by identifying and addressing root causes
- Interpret blueprints, customer specifications, and requirements
- Drive internal research and development efforts for new products
- Lead internal initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency
- Ensure project specifications adhere to top-quality standards
- Promote and enforce safety protocols throughout the facility
- Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and resource constraints
- Meet with stakeholders to review program status and goals
- Monitor and manage the department budget
- Travel as necessary (<10%) for customer and vendor meetings
Director of Engineering (engineering & defense/weapons manufacturing exp. req.) Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
- People leadership experience required
- 10 years of engineering experience required
- 3 years of defense or weapons manufacturing experience (i.e. missiles, firearms, etc.) required
Salary : $160,000 - $200,000
