Sr. VP of Engineering
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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: Company Overview Founded in 1904, Nelson Miller Group has a rich legacy of designing and engineering innovative solutions for customers across the Medical, Industrial, Defense & Aerospace, Commercial, and RF Microwave sectors. We bring together deep technical expertise with forward-thinking design to deliver complex solutions that meet our customers’ toughest challenges from concept to realization. Position Summary We are seeking a high-energy, senior executive to lead our global engineering organization. The Senior Vice President of Engineering will oversee a multidisciplinary team of 27 engineers, and 400 partner engineers driving excellence across plastics and injection molding, HMI interface solutions (touch screens, membrane switches, capacitive touch), value-added distribution, components, metals, Microwave RF solutions, and integrated design. Reporting directly to the CEO, this leader will be responsible for building a strong technology roadmap, engaging with internal teams and customers, and shaping strategic direction alongside the C-suite. This position is US-based, with 50% travel to U.S. and Asia. Ideal candidate will be located in Southern California, Mt. Laurel NJ, Wausau WI, or Phoenix AZ. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and grow a global engineering team with expertise across multiple technical disciplines. • Drive innovation and problem-solving to address complex customer challenges. • Develop and articulate a long-term technology roadmap for internal development and customer alignment. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Product Management, and Supply Chain to support business growth. • Maintain strong external relationships with key customers and strategic suppliers. • Oversee engineering input into pricing, quoting, and margin strategy for new business opportunities. • Manage design and pricing changes with a clear understanding of their commercial impact. • Ensure robust engineering support for product integration and full solution delivery. • Represent engineering leadership in strategic planning and executive decision-making. Requirements: Qualifications • 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, ideally in a global manufacturing or engineered solutions company. • Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering results in fast-paced, customer-driven environments. • Deep technical knowledge across several of the following: plastics, HMI, touch technologies, precision components, and integrated product design. • Experience working with or reporting to a C-suite executive team. • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences. • Willingness and ability to travel 50% domestically and internationally (primarily Asia). • Bachelor's degree in engineering required; advanced degree . • Experience in value-added distribution or contract manufacturing. • Background in industries such as Medical Devices, Aerospace, Defense, or RF/Microwave a plus. • High capacity to understand the HMI solutions business • Progressive outside of the box thinker with a vision for advancing designs for clients • Have a key book of relationships to help differentiate Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check. Compensation and Benefits: Pay Range: $225,000 - $250,000 (Pay to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate, and alignment with market data). Compensation includes 40% bonus opportunity based on performance for the organization. Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. Nelson Miller Group also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution. Nelson Miller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , including and , , , protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr