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Vice President of Engineering
- Company: PrideStaff (Hiring on behalf of a premier manufacturing client)
- Location: Crawfordville, FL
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
- Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000/year Benefits
Position Overview
PrideStaff has been retained by an established custom manufacturing leader in the Crawfordville/Tallahassee area to recruit a Vice President of Engineering.
This executive role leads a multidisciplinary team (Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing) driving product innovation, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing excellence for specialized electromechanical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and grow the engineering organization across mechanical, electrical/controls, and manufacturing disciplines.
- Product Development: Lead the product lifecycle from initial concept and design through commercial manufacturing, balancing innovation, aesthetics, and cost.
- Manufacturing Alignment: Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Value Engineering (VAVE), and continuous improvement initiatives alongside plant operations.
- Controls & Electrical Systems: Oversee architecture for PLC-based automation, safety circuits, VFDs, and motor controls.
- Code & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs meet relevant safety standards, machinery codes (e.g., ASME/CSA), and state/local regulatory requirements.
- Field Support & Quality: Partner with field service and quality teams to execute root cause analysis and reduce warranty claims.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering (or related discipline).
- 10 years of progressive engineering experience, with 5 years managing teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record leading new product development (NPD) and cross-functional teams.
- Strong background in Lean manufacturing, DFM, and quality systems.
- Excellent communication, mentorship, and executive leadership skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with vertical transportation, lifting systems, motion controls, or related equipment.
- Familiarity with machinery safety codes (e.g., ASME A17.1 / CSA B44 or similar).
- Hands-on knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and automated safety circuits.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
PrideStaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PrideStaff is a national staffing service founded in 1978 with over 80 locations nationwide. We are currently expanding with a new office in East Hanover and are looking for individuals to share our mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most. Professionals who are client service driven, goal orientated, organized and have an internal drive for success possess the qualities to be successful with PrideStaff. Additionally:
• Clients and candidates consistently rate PrideStaff among the top recruiting firms within the staffing industry based on Net Promoter Score (NPS) data
• PrideStaff provides comprehensive training to Staffing Consultants on our proven sales, recruiting and staffing processes
• We help our Staffing Consultants succeed with leading edge recruiting technology and performance improvement programs
• We offer one of the most unique and competitive compensation plans in the Staffing and Recruiting industry
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000