Associate Director of Engineering

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Engineering is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the engineering department, ensuring that technical programs align with company growth and cost-control targets. This role bridges the gap between executive strategy and factory execution, overseeing the Product Engineering team to ensure New Product Introduction (NPI) success, optimal resource utilization, and high-quality technical support for customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution and continuous improvement of engineering programs to meet company goals, maintaining strict oversight of departmental cost controls.
• Lead the allocation of manpower and technical assets to maximize team utilization and operational efficiency.
• Manage the Engineering team to ensure the successful development and transition of New Product Introductions (NPI) into mass production.
• Ensure the accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of programming and technical documentation to the manufacturing floor.
• Standardize engineering processes and leverage data systems to enhance decision-making and project tracking.
• Sustain high-level technical relationships with customers, acting as a key partner in driving business demand and identifying new opportunities.
• Facilitate regular technical reviews and performance reports for both executive management and key customer stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to resolve technical bottlenecks and ensure engineering output meets both company goals and customer specifications.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) or a related technical field is required.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive engineering experience, including at least 3–5 years in a supervisory or management capacity within a manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience in semiconductor precision manufacturing, with a strong understanding of NPI (New Product Introduction) workflows.
• Deep understanding of the semiconductor industry, including market information, product cycle times, and emerging technologies.
• Proven track record of managing new and existing project execution, setting goals, and following through on complex project plans.
• Mastery in overseeing the capacity and quality of technical quotations (RFQs) and ensuring the precision of programming submissions to manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success in managing engineering teams to ensure the successful transition of products from development to mass production.
• Ability to lead and organize cross-functional teams to ensure technical resolutions meet company goals and customer demands.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) for employees
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off and 10-holiday pay
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with company matching up to 4%