Description
Step into an exciting leadership opportunity as a Director of Engineering in Cleveland, OH, with a long-standing aerospace and defense manufacturer. Backed by significant investments in technology and resources, this company is at the perfect stage for growth and transformation. As Director, you’ll have the chance to shape the engineering department, leave your fingerprint on the company’s future, and work directly with the president to drive innovation, quality, and operational excellence.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Director of Engineering position include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) required; Master’s preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of engineering experience, including at least 7 years in leadership roles within aerospace/defense.
- Oversee the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design through testing, validation, and production.
- Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage audits, regulatory compliance, and customer communication for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes, tooling strategies, and CNC programming standards.
- Ensure technical accuracy of engineering documentation, drawings, BOMs, and process sheets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support RFQ cost estimates and resolve technical issues in production.
Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, PTO, and potential for a year-end bonus.
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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