Key Objectives:

• Lead engineering operations with a focus on document control, product data accuracy, and compliance.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership in engineering tasks such as design reviews and prototyping.
• Scale and structure the engineering team to support growth and technical excellence.
• Implement lean processes to drive performance improvement across sites.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement and strong technical collaboration.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and guide a multi-disciplined team of documentation specialists, technicians, and engineers across functions.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to internal customers and cross-functional project teams.
• Lead recruitment, staffing, and performance management processes to ensure adequate and skilled resources are available.
• Apply strong project management skills to plan, organize, and oversee work execution to meet project and business goals.
• Provide hands-on support in technical projects including design reviews, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Ensure accurate and compliant document control procedures, including archiving, permissions, version control, and change management.
• Stay current on standards governing document control and quality management systems; apply new technology to enhance compliance.
• Oversee the review and approval of engineering changes affecting drawings, BOMs, routers, and other controlled documents.
• Ensure ERP/MRP systems accurately reflect design intent and that workflows support timely and accurate data exchange.
• Manage and optimize system licenses, tools, and IT interfaces relevant to document control and engineering operations.
• Develop and disseminate engineering standards, policies, and procedures across all sites.
• Implement lean methodologies and lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for team performance, compliance, and project outcomes.
• Lead engineering procurement coordination and support external design collaborations as needed.
• Represent and drive the vision of engineering excellence across the business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in product development.
• 5+ years of experience in document control.
• 3–5 years in a leadership or management role within an engineering setting.
• Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or project management are a plus.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP, PDM, and CRM systems.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD modeling tools and GD&T.
• Professional fluency in English; other languages a plus for collaboration across global sites.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical competency and ability to contribute directly to engineering output.
• Excellent organizational and process improvement skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, results-oriented mindset.
• Adaptable to fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Ability to mentor and develop technical talent.

Management Requirements

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team with a focus on documentation and engineering support.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to staff.
• Set clear goals, monitor progress, and support team development.
• Build a scalable engineering team and define effective workflows.
• Align the team’s objectives with organizational strategy and vision.
• Foster a hands-on leadership approach, contributing directly to technical challenges and supporting the team in achieving engineering excellence.
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration and ensure clear communication between teams and stakeholders.

KPI

• Timely completion and accuracy of documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Engineering change management turnaround time.
• Team development metrics (retention, skill development, performance reviews).
• Compliance with internal and external quality standards.
• Implementation and success of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsiveness to cross-functional needs and project timelines.