Sr. Director of Engineering

The Killeen Group is seeking a Sr. Director of Engineering on behalf of a leading manufacturer in Skagit County, WA. This growing company provides award-winning service to the commercial aerospace, space and defense markets. Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button. The Sr. Director of Engineering will lead and grow a high-impact team of design engineers and technicians. You'll drive technical excellence, develop top talent, and build flexible teams ready to tackle a wide range of complex projects. The Sr. Director of Engineering develops individuals, teams, and company procedures to support the vision and demands of continuous improvement and growth. Title: Sr. Director of Engineering Location(s): Onsite – Hamilton, WA Type: Salaried, Full-time Salary: $150,000 - $225,000/yr + Bonus Travel: On-site with potential opportunities for off-site Duties: Ensures Design and Engineering team engages in effective stakeholder communication Ensures the establishment, monitoring, and reporting of key metrics that support the vision for continuous improvement and growth Delegates project assignments to Design manager, lead design engineers and other staff Provides leadership and vision to the Design and Engineering team to inspire the continuous improvement of the products, processes, individuals, and teams Promotes effective communication between the design and engineering team and their customers Provides management and oversight to the Design and Engineering team in the areas of capacity planning, resources management, delegation, efficiency, and design schedule execution to support the Client's commitment to on-time product delivery Provides management support to lead designers for underperforming projects and offload resources Ensures effective risk management in the areas of delegation, design workflow, and offload management Maintains a focus on employee communication, mentorship, growth, and morale Ensures the Design and Engineering team maintains commitment and focus on excellent customer service both internally and externally Develops and maintains relationships with a well-rounded group of offload resources capable of supporting a wide range of design requirements Ensures the establishment and adherence to design process and workflow that support AS9100 requirements Qualifications: Required: This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance ( U.S. Citizenship Required ). The Company will assist in gaining this access once employed. xrczosw Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required 10+ years experience as a Program Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Senior Design Engineer or equivalent position required Must have strong communication skills through written, verbal, and graphical mediumsin the English language Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CATIA, and NX CAD software is required Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)401k with employer matching Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays) Education reimbursement program Education reimbursement program available after 1-year of service Next Steps: If selected and progressed, you will: Conduct a screening call with a Killeen Group recruiter Conduct 1-3 interviews with hiring company