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Job Title: Director of Engineering (Mechanical/Engineering)
Location: 100% onsite near Anaheim, CA
Travel: Up to 15%
Compensation: $200,000 to 230,000 (doe) plus annual bonus
Terms: Direct-hire
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Partnered with a client who is looking for a strategic, people-first Director of Engineering to guide innovation, execute a long-term product development, and drive excellence across tools and instruments portfolio. In this role, you'll shape long-term engineering strategy, elevate organizational capability, and develop and guide high-impact teams to deliver differentiated, customer-focused products.
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You will champion operational rigor, implementing scalable processes, Lean practices, and performance metrics that strengthen productivity, predictability, and product quality across multiple concurrent programs. You'll partner closely with Product, Operations, Quality, and external ODMs to streamline execution and accelerate innovation from concept through launch - full product lifecycle.
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As a senior leader, you will oversee budgeting, resource planning, and organizational investments, ensuring the right balance between near-term delivery and long-term capability building.

What You Bring

• 12+ years of progressive R&D leadership with experience managing managers and guiding cross-functional engineering organizations.
• A bachelor's degree in a STEM field (advanced degree preferred).
• A technical background stemming from a strong Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or Electrical Engineering
• A track record of leading new product development and collaborating with ODMs and strategic suppliers. Must have full product lifecycle experience from concept to delivery of electrical-mechanical products.
• Strength in strategic planning, financial stewardship, and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across technical and business teams.
• Experience with Lean development and modern engineering tools.

Core Leadership Competencies

• You're a mentor, a matrix leader, a customer-centric innovator, a financial steward, a collaborative driver, and a resilient problem solver - committed to developing teams and delivering with accountability.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.