Senior Director Engineering and Manufacturing

5 days ago

Los Angeles, United States CalTek Staffing, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Disclaimer: This position would require relocation to Southwest Utah, North of Moab and Kanarra Falls. This role requires a hands-on engineering background, so I've labeled this as "Senior Director of Engineering & Mfg." to attract hands-on engineering leaders eager to scale up an engineering and manufacturing team. 

 

Job Description

Position Title: Vice President  (Engineering & Manufacturing)

Reports To: President/CEO

Base Salary + Bonus & Benefits (Details Coming Soon)

Location: Relocate Southwest Utah – North of Kanarra Falls Close to Moab (Relocation Support Offered)

 

Position Summary:

A critically integrated capital equipment OEM client of ours is seeking an experienced and dynamic Vice President to drive operational excellence, strategic growth, and technical innovation. This role requires a hands-on approach, combining engineering and manufacturing expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills. The selected candidate will work closely with the founding president, with the opportunity to transition into the role of President/CEO after three to five years.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute strategic initiatives to grow the company, scaling production and output.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to establish long-term business objectives.
  • Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.

Engineering and Technical Oversight

  • Oversee the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced capital equipment necessary for electronic hardware production.
  • Utilize expertise in chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering to guide technical/engineering teams.
  • Ensure products meet or exceed industry standards for quality and performance.

Manufacturing and Operations Management

  • Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Work collaboratively with internal trades and external partners to maintain seamless operations.
  • Lead efforts to streamline production and reduce time-to-market for new products.

Financial Management

  • Manage profit and loss (P&L) and develop financial strategies to support growth objectives.
  • Partner with the sales team to identify new revenue opportunities and expand market share.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

People and Organizational Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across engineering, manufacturing, and sales functions.
  • Foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment that aligns with company values.
  • Prepare for a seamless leadership transition by gaining the trust and confidence of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent field).
  • MBA or proven success in a senior leadership role.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience from engineering and/or manufacturing environments.
  • Proven success in scaling manufacturing operations and driving company-wide initiatives.
  • Strong background in chemical processes and capital equipment manufacturing.
  • Experience managing P&L, sales, and manufacturing operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in technical and operational settings.

*Preferred* Processing Knowledge & Skills

  • Deep knowledge of the PCB manufacturing and capital equipment markets.
  • Track record of driving innovation in product development and process improvement.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Side Note:

This role will be VP of the entire firm but requires an engineering background; hence, the title in the JD does not include "Engineering". I labeled this role as VP 'of Engineering' since those keywords are more likely to get this in front of engineers eager to lead a capital equipment firm.

More details will materialize within this description in the coming weeks as this is a newly created opening; details on compensation, benefits, and anything else we can cover will also emerge.

This is a smaller firm currently doing between ten & fifteen million per year with the goal of scaling this up dramatically over the next few years; base compensation will be commensurate with similar opportunities within similar markets in Utah. Again, this is a new opening, so these details are being defined and more will emerge. Your patience is appreciated.

If you’re interested in starting a conversation to learn more about these folks, please know that we will work to provide you with a clear and complete picture of this role and its trajectory over the coming weeks. Feel free to follow up with an email to kevin.w@caltekstaffing for a response within 24 hours.

- Kevin Walczak

Company DescriptionCalTek is a manufacturing, technical, engineering and IT consulting firm that has expanded its business operations from its headquarters in San Diego, throughout all of California and into Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas and Washington. CalTek has staffed positions with global companies such as Siemens, Parsons, and Illumina but also works with startups with 10+ employees.Company DescriptionCalTek is a manufacturing, technical, engineering and IT consulting firm that has expanded its business operations from its headquarters in San Diego, throughout all of California and into Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas and Washington. CalTek has staffed positions with global companies such as Siemens, Parsons, and Illumina but also works with startups with 10+ employees.

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