Director of EngineeringLocation: Wrightsville, PA
About the RoleKRB Machinery is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of our industrial machinery. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving innovation, advancing machine performance, and developing a high-performing engineering team. This position is full-time and fully on-site in Wrightsville, PA with some travel to customer or vendor locations. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep machine design expertise who thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment and is passionate about building industry-leading equipment.
What You'll Do- Lead the end-to-end design and development of industrial machinery from concept through production release.
- Drive innovation by introducing new technologies, materials, and engineering methods that enhance product performance and maintain KRB's competitive advantage.
- Mentor, coach, and develop a team of mechanical engineers while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Perform engineering analyses including stress calculations (FEA), load analysis, tolerance stack-ups, and fatigue assessments.
- Apply GD&T and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to create high-quality, production-ready designs.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Sales, and suppliers to deliver reliable, cost-effective equipment.
- Lead design reviews, engineering change management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Engage with customers throughout the design process to gather requirements, solve complex engineering challenges, and ensure solutions meet application needs.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable safety, regulatory, and engineering standards.
- Support product lifecycle planning and engineering best practices that align with the company's strategic growth objectives.
- Uphold KRB's mission, vision, and values, demonstrate stewardship of employee ownership, and recognize the importance of safety for products, our customers, and our teammates.
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
- 8+ years of machine design experience in an industrial or manufacturing equipment environment.
- Proven experience leading engineering projects and teams through complete product development cycles.
- Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
- Strong understanding of drafting standards and GD&T.
- Strong proficiency of stress analyses using FEA.
- Experience with manufacturing processes including machining, welding, and assembly.
- Experience designing hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.
- Excellent analytical, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and improve engineering processes.
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