Director of Engineering

A technology-driven organization is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the development of advanced power electronics and filtering solutions. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver innovative, high-performance products.

The organization develops complex electronic solutions including EMI filters, RF filters, and power distribution systems, many of which operate in high-power environments. These products require strong expertise in power electronics design, component selection, manufacturing processes, and thermal management to ensure reliability in demanding applications.

The Director of Engineering will work closely with executive leadership, product strategy, marketing, and operations to align engineering initiatives with broader business objectives. This role will oversee a team of 20+ engineering professionals and manage multiple concurrent development programs each year.

Success in this role requires strong technical leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to mentor and develop engineering talent while driving execution across complex projects.

• Provide technical leadership in the design, analysis, and testing of power electronics and filtering solutions

• Translate customer requirements into technical proposals, including schematic diagrams and bill of materials for new product development

• Lead and manage engineering teams responsible for product development, safety compliance, and configuration management

• Oversee multiple engineering programs simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and meet technical and quality requirements

• Conduct and participate in design reviews to ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance standards are met

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, operations, and product management

• Ensure engineering processes support scalability, manufacturability, and product reliability

• Support teams responsible for electrical, mechanical, safety, and test engineering, including prototype development and debugging

• Balance project workloads across the engineering organization

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance engineering culture

• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent

• Manage department budgets and capital equipment planning

• Experience designing or supporting EMI filters, RF filters, power distribution systems, or related power electronics products

• Strong knowledge of power electronics components and design principles

• Familiarity with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards and best design practices

• Experience troubleshooting EMC-related issues

• Knowledge of product safety compliance standards such as IEC 60939, 61010, 60601, and 62368

• Experience working with certification organizations such as UL, CSA, or other NRTL bodies

• Experience designing products with manufacturability and testability in mind

• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status