Director of Engineering (Operations)

Requirements:
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering - Mandatory. M.Sc. or MBA - a significant advantage.
At least 10 years of engineering leadership experience, with at least 3-5 years in a director-level or senior management role overseeing multi-disciplinary hardware environments (electronics, mechanics).
Roots in the Defense or Aerospace Industry - Advantage. Thorough understanding of ruggedized systems, environmental testing, and military standard compliance.
Proven track record of scaling production lines from low-rate initial production to high-volume manufacturing.
High-level mastery of PLM, and CAD ecosystem strategies (e.g., Agile, Arena, SolidWorks).
Expert-level understanding of diverse manufacturing processes, ATE including high-precision CNC, advanced sheet metal fabrication, precision machining, and PCBA assembly.
Executive Presence: Strong communication and negotiation skills; ability to influence C-level executives, and global tier-1 suppliers.
Systems Thinker: Ability to balance aggressive R&D timelines with manufacturing stability, cost, and strict quality constraints.
Strategic problem solver who thrives in highly demanding, mission-critical, and confidential environments.