• Director of Engineering

    Weco Manufacturing (Rochester, NY)


    Director of Engineering

     

    Rochester, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=275+Commerce+Drive+Rochester+NY+USA+14623)

    Description

    Position Summary

    The Director of Engineering leads the strategic and operational direction of the engineering department within a dynamic contract manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving innovation, ensuring manufacturability, and optimizing engineering processes to meet client specifications, regulatory standards, and production goals. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for continuous improvement.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Develop and execute the engineering roadmap aligned with company growth and client needs.

    • Drive system based solutions for engineering processes for redundancy and coverage.

    • Represent the company as technical interface with clients.

    • Function as continuous improvement lead for the Company.

    • Define and implement world class standards for work instructions and quality control plans and implement companywide.

    • Develop, train and guide engineering personnel to achieve company engineering goals.

    • Ensure timely and cost-effective execution of engineering projects.

    • Identify and implement KPIs to drive thruput improvement for engineering releases to the shop floor.

    • Serve as a technical liaison with clients, translating requirements into manufacturable solutions.

    • Partner with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless production.

    • Support business development with technical input during client onboarding and quoting.

    • Serve as resident expert and set standard expectations for all manufacturing engineers to achieve identified outcomes.

    • Ensure engineering practices comply with ISO, FDA, and other relevant standards.

    • Oversee documentation including process flows, work instructions, and validation protocols.

    • Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation, and digital tools to enhance capabilities.

    • Lead and instruct others on continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production processes.

    • Other duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    Position Qualifications

    • Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline is a plus

    • 10 plus years of experience in hands on machining (mills and lathes)

    • 3+ years of experience in Project Management.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

    • Excellent problem-solving skills

    • Attention to detail and accuracy.

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.

    • Confident decision-making ability

    • Capable of participating in cross-functional settings and working with support functions, manufacturing, quality engineer, and facilities.

    • Support cost reduction & continual improvement activities.

    • Analyze raw data and generate usable reports.

    • Knowledge of print reading and understanding of common GD&T practices.

    • Knowledge of materials and their chemical and physical properties.

    Salary Description

    $115,000 - $140,000