Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering | Little Rock, AR

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to support our client in Little Rock, AR.

WHO WE ARE

LER TechForce is a WBENC-certified women-owned engineering services and workforce solutions provider supporting customers across North America. We specialize in embedded systems, software, functional safety, and mechanical engineering, helping organizations move critical product development initiatives forward with the right expertise.

With over 20 years of experience, we partner closely with our customers to deliver engineering support when and where it matters most.

Learn more about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ler-techforce/

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Provide technical direction and leadership for the engineering organization, ensuring the robust and timely completion of engineering work supporting the development of structured cabling products, including fiber-optic, twisted-pair, and coaxial cables.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead a high-performing team of engineers and designers that effectively executes engineering initiatives to support business growth, customer retention, and new market opportunities.
• Recruit, coach, and mentor managers and individual contributors to develop and sustain the technical and interpersonal capabilities required for success.
• Engage with internal and external customers, as needed, to provide product support, demonstrations, and education.
• Collaborate with Global Sourcing and Supplier Operations to evaluate product samples and approve suppliers.
• Provide technical direction for new product development and the maintenance and evolution of the existing product portfolio.
• Develop and execute technology strategy, product roadmaps, and advanced optimization initiatives.
• Oversee product sample testing and validation.
• Foster innovation and cross-functional collaboration across departments and business units.
• Champion productivity improvements, material-cost savings, faster time to market, eco-design, and sustainability initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Essential:

• Eight or more years of engineering experience, including at least two years in a people-management role.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with local and remote engineering teams.
• Proven record of leading and developing engineering teams across varied business environments.
• Change leadership and organizational change management.
• Business and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of structured cabling technologies and markets.
• Engineering methods, standards, and tools.
• Product strategy, portfolio management, and roadmap development.
• Executive communication, negotiation, and influencing.
• Team leadership, coaching, and talent development.
• Cross-functional and global collaboration.
• Supplier qualification and performance management.
• Regulatory compliance and quality management systems.
• Project and risk management.
• Builds and leads high-performing teams.
• Leads with agility, sound judgment, and accountability.
• Communicates clearly and builds trust across functions and cultures.
• Balances strategic thinking with disciplined execution.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Formal training in organizational leadership or change management.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & long-term disability, life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to work on industry leading projects