Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. · 1 week ago
Supreme Integrated Technology - Director of Engineering
Harahan, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSupreme Integrated Technology is a 100% employee-owned company that specializes in hydraulic and electrically powered moveable structures. The Director of Engineering will lead the engineering organization, driving technical excellence and ensuring project delivery aligns with business objectives and quality standards.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringWholesale
Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership & Strategy: participate in SIT's engineering leadership team to define and execute SIT's engineering strategy aligned with business objectives, market opportunities, and emerging technologies in electrification, automation, and fluid power systems
Technical Oversight: Provide senior-level technical guidance and design review for complex hydraulic, electric and structural projects, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, codes, standards, and best practices
Team Development: Build technical depth, promote knowledge sharing, and support succession planning
Project Execution & Accountability: Partner with project management and operations to ensure engineering deliverables support efficient fabrication, testing, installation, and commissioning
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, system integration and engineering operation teams during pursuit and proposal phases to support solution development, technical risk assessment, and cost accuracy
Defense Compliance & Security Standards: Provide engineering leadership for defense-related programs by ensuring projects comply with CMMC 2.0 cybersecurity requirements and applicable MIL-SPEC standards. Partner with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers to uphold security, documentation, and technical compliance across the full project lifecycle
Process Improvement & Standards: Establish and maintain engineering processes, design standards, documentation practices, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, consistency, and scalability
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a technical interface with key customers, OEMs, classification societies, and regulatory bodies for high-visibility or technically complex programs
Technology & Innovation: Stay current on industry trends in electrification, controls, energy storage, and fluid power to guide technology adoption and future system architectures
Safety & Quality Leadership: Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability within the engineering team and across the project lifecycle
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BSEE, BSME, BAET (ABET accredited university), or equivalent technical degree with relevant experience
10+ years of progressive engineering experience in hydraulic or electrohydraulic system design and integration
5+ years in an engineering leadership or management role
Experience delivering engineered-to-order systems in marine, oil & gas, defense, civil infrastructure, or heavy industrial environments
Strong understanding of system-level engineering, design reviews, and lifecycle execution
Experience in negotiating, reviewing, and developing contract technical specifications
Preferred
Advanced technical training or certifications related to hydraulics and/or fluid power
MBA
Deep knowledge of electric power systems, controls, PLC programming, and/or fluid power systems
Ability to read, interpret, and approve electrical, hydraulic, and control schematics
Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, project-driven environment with shifting priorities
Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
Results-oriented, hands-on leadership style with strong organizational and decision-making skills
High level of accountability, professionalism, and customer focus
Experience working in or supporting ISO-certified environments
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plans with company match
Employee stock ownership plan
Company
Employee Owned Holdings, Inc.
Employee Owned Holdings, Incorporated (EOHI), is the parent for the entities that make up the Hydraquip company family, specializing in the fluid power equipment industry.
201-500 employees
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