Engineering Leader

Position Overview

Our client, a global market leader in its field, is seeking a dynamic Engineering Leader to guide and develop a high‑performing team of electrical designers and engineers.

This role is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of engineering projects aligned with business objectives, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capability, hands‑on technical expertise, and a proactive mindset to enhance processes, optimize team performance, and deliver high‑quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and project leadership across engineering models, services, and capabilities
• Offer hands‑on support to team members to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency
• Align engineering priorities with stakeholder needs and coordinate cross‑functional efforts
• Collaborate with other engineering leaders to optimize scheduling and project execution
• Assess and improve engineering processes to strengthen performance and output quality
• Stay current with industry trends and share insights to support innovation and efficiency
• Foster team development by aligning individual strengths and career goals with business needs
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to maintain high performance standards
• Participate directly in engineering work when needed
• Develop and implement engineering standards, tools, and best practices
• Support broader organizational and cross‑functional initiatives
• Manage administrative and reporting responsibilities as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and elevate engineering team performance
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Flexible and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency in engineering design tools; Electrical CAD (e.g., EPLAN) experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience
• Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams
• Proven experience implementing CAD tools and vault framework standardization
• Background in custom or semi‑custom OEM equipment within low‑volume, high‑capital manufacturing environments