Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering - Generator Systems

Full-Time * Exempt * Fullerton, CA * Monday-Friday (Hybrid)

Multiquip is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Engineering to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of our generator product line. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving innovation, aligning engineering initiatives with business objectives, and building a high-performing engineering organization.

If you're a collaborative leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for advancing power generation technologies, this is an opportunity to shape the future of our products and make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Technical Vision

• Develop and execute the long-term engineering strategy, including product roadmap, innovation initiatives, and alignment with business goals such as growth, cost optimization, and reliability improvements
• Provide executive-level technical leadership for new product development, enhancements, and customer-specific modifications
• Identify and implement new technologies, materials, and processes to improve product performance and competitiveness
• Establish engineering standards, design guidelines, and best practices across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines

Product Design & Development

• Lead the full product lifecycle-from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and production release
• Ensure all products are optimized for performance, manufacturability (DFM), cost, serviceability, and quality
• Oversee customer-driven modifications with strong configuration control and documentation practices
• Direct design reviews, risk assessments, and validation testing

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering team, including managers and individual contributors
• Drive execution using structured planning and tracking tools (e.g., Jira)
• Balance priorities across new development, sustaining engineering, and customer requests
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

Manufacturing & Operations Support

• Partner with production teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and resolve manufacturing challenges
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and operations
• Travel approximately 15-25% to support manufacturing sites and cross-functional collaboration

Compliance, Quality & Regulatory

• Ensure all products meet applicable standards and regulations (EPA, UL, ISO, NEC, CE, etc.)
• Maintain robust documentation, configuration management, and traceability

Project & Operational Management

• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and engineering performance metrics
• Manage department budget, headcount planning, and resource allocation
• Track and improve key KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality, and engineering throughput

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Service, and Finance
• Serve as a key engineering representative in leadership discussions and company initiatives
• Collaborate with other engineering leaders to drive standardization and shared best practices

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field required (Master's or MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 5-7 years in senior leadership
• Background in generator systems, power generation, or related industries (industrial equipment, energy systems, heavy equipment)

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering principles
• Experience with full product lifecycle, including design, validation, NPI, and production support
• Deep understanding of DFM, DFA, and cost optimization strategies
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as EPA, UL, ISO, NEC, and CE

Leadership & Business Skills

• Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing engineering teams
• Strong project and program management skills, with experience using tools like Jira
• Financial acumen, including budget management and resource planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels

Additional Strengths

• Strong analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with regular interaction with manufacturing environments
• Occasional standing, walking, and use of hands for tools or equipment
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (15-25%)

Compensation & Benefits

• $140,000.00-$170,000.00/yr
• 11 paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off - accrue up to 4 weeks per year
• Excellent Benefits Package starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment, including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision (including orthodontics)
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Flex Spending Account (FSA), accident plans, and supplemental options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• MetLife Hyatt Legal and AFLAC plans
• Employee Assistance Program

• Multiquip provides competitive pay and benefits and supports our employees through our values of safety, integrity and respect.
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