Epiq Solutions · 2 days ago

Director of Engineering

Rolling Meadows, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director

15+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manage a team of engineering functional managers and individual contributors across multiple engineering disciplines (this Director role is anticipated to have 15-25 engineering team members reporting to them, spanning across software, hardware, FPGA, and test engineers)

Work closely with the technical leaders on projects to ensure engineering team members are successful and thriving

Ensure alignment between product roadmap priorities and engineering execution within project teams

Provide technical guidance for proposals, system architecture, and product strategy

Establish and implement engineering standards, policies, and procedures for quality and compliance

Advise and mentor team members, share best practices, identify challenges, and encourage professional development

Participate in engineering recruiting and hiring efforts, working closely with HR and engineering managers

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the engineering team

Qualification

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Engineering LeadershipScaling TeamsTechnical AcumenProduct DevelopmentProject ManagementRecruitingMentoringBudget ManagementResource AllocationComplianceRegulatory RequirementsProblem-SolvingInterpersonalCommunicationCollaborationInnovationOwnershipAccountabilityRF/Wireless System DevelopmentProduct EngineeringDefense/Security ProductsRF Test/Measurement/SensingHardware Development LifecycleSoftware Development LifecycleAgile Methodologies

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; Master's degree or MBA preferred

Minimum of 15 years of experience in engineering roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management position

Proven track record of leading and scaling engineering teams

Strong technical acumen in at least one engineering discipline (hardware, software, FPGA, or test engineering) with the ability to dive deep into product and engineering details

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement engineering strategies and processes that drive productivity and innovation

Excellent project management skills, with experience in delivering complex projects on time and within budget

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to a non-technical audience

Experience with recruiting, hiring, and mentoring top engineering talent

Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric product development

Experience with budget management and resource allocation

Understanding of compliance, security, and industry-specific regulatory requirements

Willingness to take ownership and be accountable for team outcomes