Director of Engineering

At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way. Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success. Position Summary The Director of Engineering provides strategic and technical leadership across all engineering functions. This role is responsible for aligning engineering execution with business objectives, driving product quality, manufacturability, and operational efficiency. Partnering closely with operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams, the Director ensures engineering standards, processes, and resources support scalable growth and on‑time delivery. The role leads and develops engineering talent, establishes accountability, and implements best practices across sites. This position also ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and customer requirements, including ITAR, CMMC, and quality standards, while driving continuous improvement and innovation across engineering operations. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 8+ years of product design, development, or manufacturing Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and familiarity with manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining). Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills to act as a direct technical liaison with internal and external functions, specifically applications engineering, program management, and sales Strong problem‑solving, creativity, analytical thinking, and communication skills. Design techniques to meet cost targets as well as manufacturability Workflow processes and sequences in ERP systems General understanding of drawings, Mil‑Specs, Industry standards, and customer requirements New Design Project Management & customer‑facing discussions/presentations Our core values – Accountability , Collaboration , and Empowerment (ACE) – are the foundation of how we operate and drive success. You will take ownership of your contributions, collaborate with a team that gets stuff done, and be empowered to innovate and pursue bold initiatives that drive our business forward. Are You Our Next ACE? Set the Engineering strategy with measurable KPI’s that aligns with the business short and long‑term growth goals, focuses on your department and compliments the others Strengthen/build your department around targeting the long‑term growth strategy and Engineering sustainability (utilize the DOA for hiring) Collaborate frequently with other departments to ensure engineering support, accurate and timely quotes, contract review, OTD, System usage, and customer communication is supported Support new business opportunities from creation through production execution to ensure success and customer satisfaction Facilitate quick and accurate design release/EC’s, process improvements, and system updates/integration that lead to improved efficiencies and yields. Continually seek ways to best delegate authority, assign responsibilities, cross‑train, and improve communication and processes/systems with the internal team and other departments Identify areas to invest in to support future growth (utilize DOA for capex approval) Collaborate across the team in a way that leads by example, holds people accountable, and utilizes data to make informed decisions Actively participate on behalf of the Engineering team both internally and externally on NPI projects, Quoting, Contract Review, Process Specifications, Design Release, MRB, RMA’s, CAR’s, production, and general customer inquiries Have a positive, engaged, and infectious attitude that's easy to work with and aligns with our culture Long‑term organic growth – support the strategy that impacts Revenue & OI by being focused on contract review, fast and accurate design release, Reduction / Elimination of EC’s, RMA’s & CAR’s, Improved inspections, Yield, & reduced Inventory adjustments. Systems You’ll Use Google Enterprise SolidWorks / Camworks / Jira Visual ADP Lyric Pay Transparency Winchester Interconnect Corporation is committed to pay transparency. The pay range for this position is $150,000 - $190,000 (DOE) per year, plus incentive compensation. Exact salary will be contingent upon your experience, education, skills, and any other factors Winchester Interconnect Corporation considers relevant to the hiring decision. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr