Director of Systems Engineering

Description

• Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams in systems thinking and integration best practices.
• Implement structured design review, validation, and verification processes.
• Develop, document, and maintain company-wide engineering standards, including mechanical design, controls programming, and documentation requirements.
• Develop standardized system architectures, interface definitions, and communication protocols.
• Evaluate emerging technologies in controls, sensors, motion systems, and connected manufacturing for strategic adoption.
• Partner with Engineering Managers to elevate technical talent and ensure consistent training in standards and tools.
• Create standardized templates, CAD libraries, and control architectures to ensure design consistency.
• Foster collaboration across mechanical, controls, and software engineering groups.
• Ensure designs meet cross-functional requirements — reliability, safety, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Define version control, change management, and configuration management practices for all engineering systems.
• Partner with Automation, Manufacturing, and Process Engineers to improve end-to-end system performance and maintainability.
• Create and maintain a multi-year technical roadmap for automation, digitalization, and systems integration.
• Establish and lead a Systems Engineering Council to align methodologies across Automation, Process, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Operational Excellence and NPI Engineering to integrate innovation with standardization.
• Champion data-driven engineering and knowledge capture to accelerate learning across the organization.
• Promote a culture of quality, innovation, and accountability in design execution.
• Own the integration of mechanical, electrical, and control systems across all CADREX automation and product solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Systems, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–12 years of experience in multi-disciplinary engineering (mechanical, controls, automation, and systems design).
• Experience in custom equipment, sheet metal, or automated manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
• Proven success in developing and enforcing technical standards or leading systems integration initiatives.

Benefits

• Bonus plan for all full-time employees
• Education support program
• Referral bonuses
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance