Director of Engineering

Blue Signal Search • Full-time • Spring Hill, FL, US • 3d ago

Director of Engineering

A rapidly growing, innovation-driven manufacturer of miniature brushless motors and compact motion-control assemblies is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering. You will guide a multidisciplinary team through concept, design, validation, and full-scale production of mission-critical products used in surgical tools and advanced automation. Your leadership will influence product performance, quality, and speed-to-market while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.

This Role Offers:

Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
Relocation assistance and professional-development stipend.
Direct influence on next-generation technology and product investment decisions.

Focus:

Define the engineering roadmap and annual project portfolio in partnership with executive leadership and quality teams.
Lead, mentor, and develop a group of 10 – 15 mechanical, electrical, firmware, and manufacturing engineers.
Drive disciplined product development processes that include requirements management, risk analysis, design reviews, verification, validation, and design transfer.
Oversee design of brushless DC motors, power electronics, and sealed electromechanical sub-systems that meet stringent reliability and sterilization targets.
Collaborate with Operations to establish capable, documented, and validated manufacturing processes that improve yield, cost, and throughput.
Serve as the primary technical interface for customers, suppliers, and auditors, ensuring timely resolution of inquiries and field issues.
Track engineering and production metrics, investigate root causes, and launch corrective and preventive actions that elevate product quality and manufacturability.

Skill Set:

10 + years of engineering experience developing electromechanical products such as motors, motion systems, robotics, or complex mechanical-electrical assemblies.
5 + years in a leadership role directing product development and manufacturing support teams.
Proven success operating within regulated quality frameworks (medical device, aerospace, or similar). Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA design controls, AS9100, or equivalent.
Deep knowledge of motor physics, embedded controls, and the interaction of mechanical and electrical domains.
Demonstrated track record guiding products through the full life cycle, including risk management, V&V, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and sustaining engineering.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering; master’s preferred.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to executives, customers, and shop-floor teams.

Preferred Extras:

Experience with hermetically sealed electronics, sterilizable medical devices, or high-speed rotating equipment.
Formal training in Design for Six Sigma, Lean, or advanced automation.
Prior responsibility for supplier technical management or global contract manufacturing.