Director of Engineering

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Reference No.
24952
Salary
$130,000 - $165,000 per year

Description

Join a cutting-edge manufacturer in Rio Rancho, NM as a Director of Engineering and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of precision-machined stainless steel products for the pharmaceutical and food industries. This is a rare opportunity to join a company known for its custom-engineered electric motors and gear reducers — a true industry innovator. You'll be leading a skilled team, helping scale operations, and driving product innovation in a rapidly growing environment with short project timelines and high impact.

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Director of Engineering position include:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering required; Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred
  • 10+ years in a manufacturing/machining environment with 3–5 years in engineering leadership
  • Deep understanding of stainless steel machining and fabrication methods (lathes, mills, welding, waterjet, etc.)
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks and GD&T; Mastercam familiarity and FEA experience preferred
  • Lead engineering design efforts, process development, and production methods to ensure efficiency and repeatability
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to meet company objectives; support sales and supplier communications as technical SME
  • Conduct performance reviews, implement KPIs, and mentor engineering team members
  • Consideration given to candidates seeking a management-level role who are ready to grow into a Director position

Salary: $130,000 - $165,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including a highly subsidized medical plan, 104 hours of PTO annually (64 hours of HWA/sick leave and 40 hours of personal time off), a company-wide quarterly performance-based bonus, a retirement savings program with generous company-matching contributions, and a relocation package with up to $5,000 in moving expenses and a potential relocation bonus paid in two installments.

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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Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If so, we want to hear from you! Apply today and let's explore the exciting opportunities waiting for you.

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING | ENGINEERING MANAGER | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PE) | SOLIDWORKS | MASTERCAM | METAL FABRICATION | STAINLESS STEEL | FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT | PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING | GD&T | CNC MACHINING | TEAM LEADERSHIP

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