Vice President of Engineering
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Job Summary
Job Title: Vice President of Engineering
STATUS: Full-Time Exempt
Location:Caldwell ID
Department:Engineering
Reports to: President
Be the Difference with JTS Mission Critical Group!
At JTS Mission Critical Group we dont just hire employees we empower skilled professionals to drive real impact. Through our people-centered management approach we attract hire and retain exceptional individuals by fostering a culture where innovation thrives transparency is valued and resilience is key. Our core valuesHave Humanity Be Transparent Drive Innovation Be Resilient Always Reliable and Gritdefine the way we work and succeed together.
Come be a part of the MCG Way where your contributions matter your growth is supported and your career has purpose. Join us and help shape the future!
Job Summary:
The Vice President of Engineering is a key member of the executive leadership team and a peer to the Vice President of Manufacturing. This role provides strategic and technical leadership for engineering functions across JTS ensuring design excellence product innovation and execution discipline. The VP of Engineering will lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization (mechanical electrical controls and project engineering) responsible for developing and sustaining complex power packaging and integration solutions.
This leader will partner closely with manufacturing quality and supply chain to ensure engineering strategies align with business goals customer requirements and financial outcomes. The VP of Engineering combines a strong technical foundation with a proven ability to build high-performing teams drive innovation and lead through change in a growing and complex manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and own the long-term and short-term engineering strategy aligning design and innovation with customer needs market growth and operational scalability.
- Serve as a peer and strategic partner to the VPs of Sales Manufacturing and Quality ensuring engineering and production are fully integrated to support customer-obsessed delivery.
- Execute the MCG Way by applying strategy deployment process discipline and continuous improvement within engineering functions.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and performance standards.
- Champion innovation introducing advanced engineering tools methodologies and technologies (CAD modeling simulation Industry 4.0 integration).
- Drive digital transformation by leveraging AI IoT and automation to enhance product development operational efficiency and customer solutions.
- Partner with sales and product management to translate customer requirements into scalable engineering solutions.
- Establish clear career pathways and development programs to attract retain and grow top engineering talent.
- Create a collaborative and knowledge-sharing culture across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Develop and monitor engineering KPIs that directly correlate with customer satisfaction product reliability and time-to-market. Use KPIs to coach leaders and teams not only on results but on the behaviors that drive results.
- Partner with Manufacturing Supply Chain Human Resources and Finance to align capacity resources and technology with business demands.
- Engage directly with customers as a technical leader to support innovation problem-solving and relationship-building.
- Establish standardized engineering processes to drive efficiency quality and repeatability.
- Deploy Lean and Six Sigma principles within the engineering workflow to reduce waste improve time-to-market and increase reliability.
- Ensure thorough root cause analysis corrective actions and preventative solutions for customer issues and product performance.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering required; Masters preferred.
- 10 years of progressive leadership in engineering within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven success leading large multidisciplinary engineering teams in complex product environments.
- Demonstrated experience in product development innovation and lifecycle management.
- Strong understanding of design and safety codes CAD modeling and modern engineering tools.
- Experience implementing Lean Six Sigma or other structured quality/continuous improvement systems.
- Track record of successfully managing engineering budgets timelines and cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong technical and business acumen; ability to translate engineering into business outcomes.
- Strategic thinker with ability to balance long-term innovation with near-term execution.
- Exceptional leadership communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to lead through change by creating clarity trust and commitment.
- Deep commitment to developing people and connecting engagement to results.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to quickly learn complex technologies and business models
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
At JTS we take pride in producing high-quality American-madeproducts while providing a workplace where employees can thrive. With locations in Caldwell and Nampa ID and Abilene TX we offer a supportive fast-paced environment with excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.
What JTS Offers:
Competitive Pay Weekly pay
Time Off Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
Comprehensive Benefits Affordable health dental and vision insurance
Retirement Savings 401k with a 4% employer match
Proudly American-Made Be part of a company committed to U.S. manufacturing
Wellness & Support Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program
Career Growth Development opportunities to help you advance
Perks & Discounts Shoes for Crews and more
Engaging Culture Company events and a team-driven environment
Safety First Work in a fast-paced continuous-run manufacturing facility that prioritizes a Safety First culture.
Join a company that values quality hard work and the people who make it all happen. Apply today!
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Key Skills
- React Native
- AI
- Enterprise Software
- React
- Node.js
- Redis
- AWS
- Software Development
- IOS
- Team Management
- Product Development
- Mobile Applications
About Company
JTSi is a leading global provider of software engineering and consulting services over the past 18+ years. Our mission is to help companies grow by expanding their tech capabilities.
