Director of Engineering Manufacturing company Los Angeles, California $200k to $350k USD base a year Posted yesterday

/# Director of EngineeringManufacturing company* LocationLos Angeles, California* TypeFull-time* Posted22 October 2026You apply on Workable, where Raydar manages applications.The role, as published## About the companyOur client is a manufacturing company.## The roleRaydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead and grow an engineering function, setting technical direction while staying close to architecture decisions and code quality. Work alongside business and operations colleagues to convert company priorities into dependable software and clear delivery plans.## What you'll do* Define the technical strategy and engineering roadmap for the company.* Hire, mentor and manage a strong team of engineers.* **Establish durable architecture across customer-facing**, commercial and operational systems.* **Review critical designs** and help clear obstacles on difficult technical work.* Translate company priorities into clear plans with owners and delivery dates.* **Set high expectations for system stability**, security, quality assurance, monitoring and written documentation.* Collaborate directly with sales, operations, finance and production colleagues to understand how work really gets done.* Foster an engineering culture built on pace, sound judgment, accountability and close contact with users.* Weigh whether to build or purchase solutions, manage technical risk, and track how engineering work affects customer experience and operational results.## What we're looking for* Experience applying cutting-edge technology, such as AI, at scale within a successful organization.* A hands-on leader who moves comfortably between architecture, execution and people management.* A track record of shipping and running business-critical software.* Ability to set priorities and make decisions with incomplete information.* Direct, thoughtful communication that raises the performance of those around you.* Comfort working with both engineers and operations staff on the floor.* Motivation by measurable business and operational outcomes.* Low ego, high ownership and composure under pressure.* Roughly 5 to 10 years of experience, with the drive to grow quickly and the ability to attract other engineers, ideally with a strong network to recruit from.## Bonus points* Exposure to industrial, physical-operations or supply-related software environments.* Experience with optimization, data products or production machine learning.* History of expanding an engineering group during rapid company growth.* Practical use of AI-assisted tooling to work faster and produce better results.## Benefits* Health, dental and vision coverage## Location and work model* Los Angeles, CA, United States* On-site* Full-time## Compensation, as the posting describes it* EquityApply with RaydarYou apply on Workable, where Raydar manages applications.One application, considered for new roles as they open.iApplying here sends your application to Raydar. If you also find this role on the company's own careers page, talk to us before you apply there. A direct application can mean we cannot represent you for that role.This link may be for a role that has been filled or closed, or the address may be incomplete. Every open role is on the roles page. #J-18808-Ljbffr