Director of Design Engineering

who our client is and what they need…

With over two decades of excellence in photolithography equipment and precision-engineered products, our client is a pioneering leader in the semiconductor industry. As the Head of the Engineering & Design group, you will collaborate with the President and leadership team to drive the successful execution of all engineering and design projects, optimizing departmental policies and procedures for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This leader will champion continuous process improvement, foster a collaborative culture, and mentor team members to drive innovation and growth.

what you will do…

Leadership and Management:

• Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering and design team.
• Align team capabilities with evolving production demands.
• Strategically assign projects, set ambitious goals, and track progress to ensure timely and quality deliverables.
• Champion manufacturability in product design, adhering to stringent company standards.
• Lead pioneering projects, setting benchmarks for “first of kind” products.

Technical and Project Skills:

• Formulate and execute innovative engineering strategies to achieve company objectives.
• Uphold the highest standards of quality and precision in engineering outputs.
• Maintain comprehensive licensing, code, and reference resources for the engineering team.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to build team growth and project success.
• Drive the adoption of 3D CAD tools and simulation (FEA) to optimize designs and engineering workflows.
• Establish and implement best practice DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles.
• Develop a comprehensive framework for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) stack-up analysis to enhance precision and manufacturability.
• Ensure all technical designs adhere to safety, compliance, and company standards.

Collaboration and Problem-Solving:

• Partner and engage with shop personnel, equipment vendors, and customers to meet and exceed all technical and operational requirements.
• Oversee the integration and optimization of design tools to align seamlessly with production needs.
• Collaborate closely with production and supply chain teams to validate and optimize designs.
• Ensure design drawing accuracy and adherence to standards.
• As a leader in the organization ensure safety initiatives are upheld promoting a culture of safety and compliance.

Requirements

What you need to have… 

• 8+ years of experience and proven leadership expertise in mechanical design with working knowledge of 3D CAD design and simulation (FEA).

• Extensive knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), performing GD&T stack-up analysis with a strong focus on ensuring manufacturability and precision.
• Demonstrated experience taking projects from concept to production.
• Proven track record of supporting assignment of part numbers, creation of BOMs, and other documentation.
• Familiarity with designing for processes like cutting, forming, machining, and fabrication.
• Experience designing for a variety of materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and composites.
• Knowledge of best practice DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles.
• Fundamental knowledge of structural dynamics and its application in mechanical and structural design.
• Experienced in partnering with internal production and supply chain teams to validate designs.
• Strong communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively toward solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Family Medical Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 50% Paid Employee Dental Insurance also through Kaiser Permanente
• 100% employee vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• 100% Paid Employee Supplemental Accidental Insurance through Allstate
• 100% Paid Short Term Disability through Lincoln Financial
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with employee Safe Harbor match. You will be eligible to enroll after 90 days of employment.
• Three weeks paid vacation per year with accrual beginning date of hire. You will be eligible to utilize after 90 days of employment.
• Seven (7) days paid sick leave which begin accruing immediately at one (1) hour per thirty (30) hours worked; available for use in full-day increments after 90 days of employment. Maximum bank of 56 hours. You will be eligible to utilize after 90 days of employment.
• Seven paid holidays per year (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday following, and Christmas Day.)  Veteran’s day is a paid holiday for those veterans who provide a DD2 14 showing an honorable discharge. You will be eligible to receive holiday pay after 30 days of employment.