Job Description

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Director of Engineering

  • Job Tag: #LI-AR1
  • Posted: August 20,2025

SkyWater is partnering with an existing client in the Northwest metro who’s looking for a Director of Engineering to join their growing team! The Director of Engineering will be responsible for overseeing the engineering function for our client while leading a team of 10 reports. This includes providing technical engineering leadership to team members, overseeing new product development, and leading the design & manufacturing of products. The Director of Engineering will play a critical role on our client’s leadership team while helping shape the engineering function, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support the company’s growth plans. Our client is offering a generous base salary, performance bonus, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to shape their engineering team & make a huge impact on the business!

Responsibilities

  • Lead the engineering team (design, manufacturing, etc.) and distribute projects & responsibilities to team members.
  • Partner with company leadership to achieve strategic initiatives and grow the engineering function.
  • Look for engineering efficiencies, process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage engineering department budget and provide strategic insight for long-term planning.
  • Work directly with customers to understand the Voice of the Customer (VoC) and use insights for future product development projects.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Other projects or responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • 10+ years of engineering experience and ideally diverse engineering experience (working in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, product development, etc.).
  • 5+ years of team management or leadership experience. Ideally experience leading global teams.
  • Experience working in the semiconductor, metrology, or life science industries preferred (or a combination of similar industries).
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with the ability to align teams & drive growth.

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