Director of Engineering

If you've ever wanted your engineering legacy to outlast your career, keep reading.

Mathews Brothers, Director of Engineering

📍 Location: Belfast, Maine

💰 Salary: $120,000 Annually

🏡 Relocation Assistance: Available for the right candidate, preference given to New England Candidates

🌲 Lifestyle: Live and work on the beautiful coast of Maine while leading innovation for one of America's most historic manufacturers.

Since 1854, Mathews Brothers has been manufacturing products that stand the test of time. Today, as America's oldest window manufacturer, we're looking for a visionary engineering leader to help shape what the next chapter of that legacy looks like. This is a great opportunity for

As our next Director of Engineering, you'll lead product development, research & development, quality assurance, testing, Lean initiatives, workflow improvements, and a talented engineering team. You'll partner with leadership across operations, production, purchasing, supply chain, and sales to drive meaningful innovation throughout the organization.

We're looking for someone who sees opportunities where others see obstacles. Someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, developing people, improving processes, and creating products that customers trust for decades.

At Mathews Brothers, You'll Have the Opportunity To

✅ Lead engineering for a company with more than 170 years of manufacturing history

✅ Influence the future of products used throughout the Northeast and beyond

✅ Drive Lean culture and continuous improvement initiatives

✅ Champion new product development and innovation

✅ Work for an organization that values craftsmanship, quality, and forward-thinking leadership

What You'll Be Responsible For

✅ Leading engineering initiatives across the organization

✅ Overseeing NFRC certifications and compliance with NAFS, AAMA/FGIA, and related industry standards

✅ Managing air, water, and structural testing programs through both simulation and physical testing methods

✅ Maintaining and improving product drawings, engineering databases, documentation, ECNs, SOPs, and quality control processes

✅ Providing technical troubleshooting, quality assurance oversight, and support to internal customers

✅ Driving research and development initiatives, including new product development, engineering reports, hardware testing, and service solutions

✅ Tracking R&D projects, costs, testing data, reports, and records to support operational and financial goals

✅ Leading Lean manufacturing initiatives, workflow optimization, process mapping, time studies, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement efforts

✅ Partnering with teams across all locations to improve safety, ergonomics, quality, throughput, and efficiency

✅ Developing, mentoring, and leading a team of 3-4 engineers while establishing clear goals and accountability

What Success Looks Like

✅ Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field

✅ 4 years of leadership experience with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams

✅ 4 years of manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment

✅ Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or similar engineering design software

✅ Knowledge of NFRC, FGIA/AAMA, ASTM, IECC, and IRC standards and requirements

✅ Demonstrated success managing projects from concept through implementation

✅ Experience with thermal modeling, 3D printing technology, and CNC/G-code operations is highly desirable

✅ Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

✅ Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

✅ The ability to inspire teams, drive continuous improvement, and deliver measurable results against key performance indicators

For 170 years, Mathews Brothers has built windows; we’re looking for someone to help build the next 170.

If that sounds like the challenge you've been waiting for, we'd love to talk.

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