What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering position at Quality Electrical Systems?
The Director of Engineering will lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team of approximately 40 professionals, including electrical and mechanical engineers. This role is responsible for driving innovation, ensuring product quality, and delivering projects on time and within budget. The Director will collaborate closely with operations, manufacturing, supply chain and product development teams to align engineering strategies with company objectives.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the engineering department.
- Oversee design, development, and implementation of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Manage engineering budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements.
- Develop and mentor engineering managers and senior engineers.
- Partner with crossfunctional teams (operations, supply chain, R&D) to support business goals.
- Drive adoption of best practices in design, testing, and documentation.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve efficiency and product performance.
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Qualifications & Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical or related engineering field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience: 10 years of related engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (Manager or higher).
- Proven track record managing large teams (30 engineers) in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Deep understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
- Preferred: Experience with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance (UL, ISO, etc.).
About Quality Electrical Systems
Quality Electrical Systems is an electrical equipment manufacturer in West Jordan, UT. Our state-of-the-art facility has 350,000 square ft of manufacturing space and 75,000 square ft of inventory space. We’re an innovative company with countless years of combined experience in the industrial electrical industry. Our primary markets are data centers, oil/gas, water/wastewater, and mining and we have OEM manufacturing contracts with many major international manufactures such as GE/ABB, Yaskawa, Danfoss, TMEIC, and others. After 30 years of business, we now produce a wide variety of custom electrical products including Switchgear, PDCs, VFDs, and more that ship to customers worldwide.