Director of Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Engineering Manager
Location : Harleysville, PA
Hire Type : Direct
Shift : 1st shift
Compensation :$130-150k.
Benefits: Medical, Health, Dental, 401k

Overview:

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design and delivery of custom automation systems, material handling equipment, robotic solutions, and engineered-to-order machinery. This role will oversee Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, and Robotics Engineering while driving technical excellence, project execution, and organizational growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team of Mechanical, Controls, Electrical, and Robotics Engineers.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and design review processes.
• Drive successful execution of custom automation projects from concept through commissioning.
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Sales to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership on complex engineering challenges and critical customer projects.
• Develop engineering resource plans and staffing strategies to support growth.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead a diverse engineering organization across multiple disciplines.
• Influence the technical direction of a growing automation company.
• Work on custom automation projects where every solution is unique.
• Remain hands-on and engaged in engineering rather than becoming purely administrative.
• Opportunity to mentor, develop, and build a high-performing engineering team.
• Visible leadership role with direct impact on company growth and success.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience within custom machinery, automation, material handling, packaging equipment, or capital equipment industries.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong mechanical engineering foundation with the ability to lead Controls, Electrical, and Robotics Engineering functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.