Vice President of Engineering

Direct message the job poster from Loar Group Loar Group (NYSE: LOAR) is seeking a senior Engineering leader for one of its operating units located in the mid-western US. Loar group specializes in acquiring and growing companies that design and manufacture highly engineered products for the global aerospace & defense market. To date Loar has acquired 17 niche aerospace & defense manufacturing businesses across the US and Europe. The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded Engineering leader, with a proven track record of success managing and developing a best in class engineering organization in a high growth industrial manufacturing environment. Experience in Aerospace and/or other highly regulated industries is required. The Vice President, Engineering is responsible for: Working collaboratively with the President and the senior leadership team to ensure growth and profitability of the business. Supporting manufacturing operations across 2 businesses - process optimization, change control, troubleshooting, and material processing. Supporting business development and commercial growth as the technical lead. Building and mentoring a high performing engineering team. Leading technical communications for material and part qualifications with external customers. Oversee Material Production and new material development as required. Strong leader with ability to foster a high performing culture Strong business and financial acumen Pragmatic decision-maker High integrity and ethical conduct Strong verbal and written communication skills Results driven with a growth mindset Highly collaborative team player Agile, able to thrive in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment Requirements: BS degree in a technical discipline or 10+ years relevant experience in composites. A BSME or BSChE is highly preferred. Aerospace experience is preferred. Strong understanding of polymer composite material composition, physical, thermal and mechanical properties. Experience with compression molding, hand layup, bonding, curing, along with manual and CNC machining processes. Deep understanding and ability to practically apply mechanical engineering principles. High competence in presenting technical analysis in customer design reviews, and engineering source approval evaluations. Experience in leading materials performance improvement projects using six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing philosophy United States citizenship or permanent residency. Highly competitive compensation package 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match Medical, Dental, Vision – Complete Health Care Package PTO + Paid Holidays For additional information on the role, please reach out to Rachel Lock View email address on click.appcast.io. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Loar Group by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Vice President of Engineering” roles. Vice President of Engineering and Quality Cincinnati, OH $170,000.00-$190,000.00 19 hours ago Cincinnati, OH $175,000.00-$225,000.00 19 hours ago Cincinnati, OH $170,000.00-$190,000.00 14 hours ago Cincinnati, OH $175,000.00-$225,000.00 14 hours ago Cincinnati, OH $100,000.00-$170,000.00 10 hours ago Cincinnati, OH $100,000.00-$170,000.00 4 hours ago Cincinnati, OH $115,000.00-$200,000.00 1 day ago Cincinnati, OH $115,000.00-$200,000.00 1 day ago Vice President, Software - Development and Project Execution Technical Manager - Automotive and Industrial We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Loar Group