Director of Engineering
We are looking for Director of Engineering in Huntington Beach Salary up to $165,000We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager with a strong manufacturing background to lead and develop a team of 7-9 engineers, including NPI, tooling, and manufacturing engineers. This role requires a hands-on leader with a problem-solving mindset and an engaging personality who can drive process excellence, team performance, and operational success.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strong leadership and direction to engineering teams, setting clear expectations and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environmentAlign engineering initiatives with broader business objectives to support organizational successIdentify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to optimize engineering processes, efficiency, and product qualityOversee engineering projects, ensuring on-time delivery, quality standards, and effective resource managementPromote cross-functional collaboration, effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersDrive operational excellence through the development and tracking of KPIs and performance metricsBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure successful project outcomesLead and manage NPI, tooling, and manufacturing engineering activitiesProvide technical guidance on cable and wire harness assembly processes, including molding, shielding, and terminationChampion Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and process optimization initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectivenessQualificationsProven leadership experience managing engineering teams in a manufacturing environment (7-9 direct reports preferred)Strong background in manufacturing, NPI, tooling, and process engineeringExperience with ERP systemsDemonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellenceStrong problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on leadership styleExcellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionallyWhat We're Looking ForA collaborative leader with a positive, engaging personalityA strategic thinker who can connect engineering efforts to business goalsA results-driven professional focused on efficiency, quality, and team developmentEqual Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdfThe pay transparency policy is available here:https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfFor temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf