Director of Engineering Metal Fabrication

Alvarado, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 100000 - 130000

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Director of Engineering will lead and oversee all engineering and project management functions to ensure technical excellence process improvement and on-time delivery of high-quality products. This position is responsible for managing a team of approximately 12 engineers and technical professionals aligning engineering activities with production quality and customer requirements. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills a background in metal fabrication and proven experience driving innovation and operational efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the engineering department including design manufacturing engineering estimating and project management.
Oversee all projects to ensure they meet deadlines cost goals and quality standards.
Develop and implement engineering processes that improve efficiency throughput and manufacturability.
Work closely with production operations sales and quality teams to align engineering deliverables with customer needs and production schedules.
Standardize documentation drawings and workflows to improve accuracy and consistency across projects.
Mentor coach and develop a team of engineers and technical staff to promote accountability growth and excellence.
Support quoting and estimating for new fabrication projects.
Manage technical communication with customers resolving design and manufacturability challenges effectively.
Identify and recommend new manufacturing technologies automation opportunities and equipment upgrades to enhance company capabilities.
Monitor and report key performance indicators such as on-time delivery engineering throughput and project completion efficiency.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a metal fabrication machining or job shop environment.
At least 3 years of leadership or management experience overseeing engineering or technical teams.
Strong understanding of fabrication processes including laser cutting forming welding and machining.
Proven ability to manage complex manufacturing projects from design through production.
Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills.
Proficiency with CAD systems such as SolidWorks and experience with ERP or MRP systems.
Demonstrated track record of improving engineering processes efficiency and delivery performance.

Why Join Us

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to lead a talented engineering team in a growing technology-driven company.
Collaborative environment that values innovation teamwork and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the engineering department including design manufacturing engineering estimating and project management.
Oversee all projects to ensure they meet deadlines cost goals and quality standards.
Develop and implement engineering processes that improve efficiency throughput and manufacturability.
Work closely with production operations sales and quality teams to align engineering deliverables with customer needs and production schedules.
Standardize documentation drawings and workflows to improve accuracy and consistency across projects.
Mentor coach and develop a team of engineers and technical staff to promote accountability growth and excellence.
Support quoting and estimating for new fabrication projects.
Manage technical communication with customers resolving design and manufacturability challenges effectively.
Identify and recommend new manufacturing technologies automation opportunities and equipment upgrades to enhance company capabilities.
Monitor and report key performance indicators such as on-time delivery engineering throughput and project completion efficiency.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a metal fabrication machining or job shop environment.
At least 3 years of leadership or management experience overseeing engineering or technical teams.
Strong understanding of fabrication processes including laser cutting forming welding and machining.
Proven ability to manage complex manufacturing projects from design through production.
Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills.
Proficiency with CAD systems such as SolidWorks and experience with ERP or MRP systems.
Demonstrated track record of improving engineering processes efficiency and delivery performance.

Why Join Us

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to lead a talented engineering team in a growing technology-driven company.
Collaborative environment that values innovation teamwork and professional growth.