Product Engineering Operations Director
Vee Technologies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Serve as primary liaison between client and offshore delivery teams to ensure project objectives, timelines and quality expectations are met
- Lead the development of client projects, including reviewing engineering drawings, interpreting client quotations (RFQs), and translating requirements into clear, actionable project plans
- Maintain continuous communication with clients and internal teams to clarify scope, identify all applicable specifications, provide project status updates, address concerns, and proactively manage expectations
- Collaborate closely with clients and suppliers to negotiate design specifications, technical requirements, and cost estimates
- Optimize manufacturing processes by evaluating the balance between cost efficiency and production volumes
- Assess existing working methods and recommend improvements to process documentation, operational manuals and standard operating procedures
- Leverage engineering expertise to enhance conceptual solutions, support the design of new equipment, and redesign existing systems, to meet client specifications
- Address unique or non-standard requirements by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Lead technical reviews, oversee corrective actions, and conduct in-depth analyses to continuously improve outcomes
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards to ensure full compliance with contractual agreements
- Partner with sales teams to ensure a seamless transition of projects from post-sale to execution
- Build and sustain strong working relationships with clients and internal teams, fostering collaboration, trust and long-term partnerships
- Provide proactive leadership in navigating complex projects and delivering consistent, high-quality results
- Prior experience working with offshore delivery teams is highly preferred
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or related experience required
- 6 to 10 years of experience in automotive, mechanical, maritime or industrial engineering
- Strong working knowledge of Solid Works or other 3D software systems, with proficiency in AutoCAD and application-based engineering design
- Experience with pricing analysis, should-costing modeling, GD&T and statistical tolerancing
- Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships, identifying and leveraging business and technical opportunities
- Demonstrated success managing and collaborating with offshore delivery teams
- Exceptional verbal, written, presentations and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in developing client-specific technical solutions or serving in a customer-facing engineering role
- Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Natural leadership qualities with a track record of initiative, problem solving, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
mechanical engineeringautomotive engineeringSolid WorksAutoCADpricing analysisshould-costing modelingGD&Tstatistical tolerancingproject managementprocess optimization
Soft skills
client relationship managementcommunication skillsleadershipproblem solvingtime managementcollaborationinitiativeinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillscontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor’s degree in automotive engineering