Director of Engineering

Position Summary and Responsibilities

As Director of Engineering at NOVO Engineering, Inc., you will lead and manage engineering teams to deliver innovative technical solutions for a variety of project types and for multiple projects running in parallel. You will collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams, oversee project execution from conception to NPI, and ensure quality standards are maintained. Additionally, you will guide integration efforts, manage timelines, and align engineering strategies with overall business goals. This role is dynamic and challenging due to the wide variety of technical projects, demanding customers, and frequent surprises. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Vista, CA.

• Department management
• Engineering resource hiring, management, and allocation
• Development or improvement of systems and processes
• Execution of client projects
• Status reporting on client projects
• Work output quality and professionalism
• Business development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Engineering Management and Team Leadership.
• At least 15 years of experience, and at least 5 years in a department or group leadership role.
• Advanced written, spoken, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Medical device development experience, including ISO 13485 and FDA QSR 820 compliance, and implementation of design controls during development.
• A working understanding of the primary engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, and manufacturing engineering.
• Product development experience from inception through transfer to manufacturing
• Experience with the adaptation and implementation of project management systems, including the selection of software tools for managing hardware and software projects, integration processes, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in Project Management, including planning, resource allocation, budget and tracking, and milestone deliverables.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities to align engineering initiatives with company goals
• BS/MS degree in an Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with products from low- to high-complexity that include hardware and software, consumables, and single-use disposables.
• Familiarity with low- to high-volume product designs that utilize a wide variety of manufacturing methods.
• Experience scoping projects and creating both labor and non-labor cost estimates, project schedules, and development plans.

Physical Demands

Physical:

Requires sitting or standing the majority of the time while working on computer or laptop.

Manual Dexterity:

Requires manual and digital dexterity to successfully carry out the essential functions of the position.

Audible/Visual Demands:

Requires ability to hear directions and ability to visually perform essential functions for satisfactory job performance.

Ambulatory:

The Director of Engineering must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. This role may require movement between office, laboratory, machine shop, manufacturing, and client-site environments; operation of office and engineering equipment; visual inspection of prototypes, components, and test setups; occasional positioning to observe or evaluate equipment and work areas; and occasional lifting or moving of materials or equipment up to 40 pounds. Access to certain work areas may require walking and ascending or descending stairs.