Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering – Generator Systems

Full-Time • Exempt • Fullerton, CA • Monday–Friday (Hybrid)

Multiquip is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Engineering to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of our generator product line. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving innovation, aligning engineering initiatives with business objectives, and building a high-performing engineering organization.

If you’re a collaborative leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for advancing power generation technologies, this is an opportunity to shape the future of our products and make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership & Technical Vision

Develop and execute the long-term engineering strategy, including product roadmap, innovation initiatives, and alignment with business goals such as growth, cost optimization, and reliability improvements

Provide executive-level technical leadership for new product development, enhancements, and customer-specific modifications

Identify and implement new technologies, materials, and processes to improve product performance and competitiveness

Establish engineering standards, design guidelines, and best practices across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines

Product Design & Development

Lead the full product lifecycle—from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and production release

Ensure all products are optimized for performance, manufacturability (DFM), cost, serviceability, and quality

Oversee customer-driven modifications with strong configuration control and documentation practices

Direct design reviews, risk assessments, and validation testing

Team Leadership & Development

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing engineering team, including managers and individual contributors

Drive execution using structured planning and tracking tools (e.g., Jira)

Balance priorities across new development, sustaining engineering, and customer requests

Foster a collaborative culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

Manufacturing & Operations Support

Partner with production teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and resolve manufacturing challenges

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and operations

Travel approximately 15–25% to support manufacturing sites and cross-functional collaboration

Compliance, Quality & Regulatory

Ensure all products meet applicable standards and regulations (EPA, UL, ISO, NEC, CE, etc.)

Maintain robust documentation, configuration management, and traceability

Project & Operational Management

Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and engineering performance metrics

Manage department budget, headcount planning, and resource allocation

Track and improve key KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality, and engineering throughput

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Service, and Finance

Serve as a key engineering representative in leadership discussions and company initiatives

Collaborate with other engineering leaders to drive standardization and shared best practices

What You Bring

Experience & Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field required (Master’s or MBA preferred)

10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 5–7 years in senior leadership

Background in generator systems, power generation, or related industries (industrial equipment, energy systems, heavy equipment)

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering principles

Experience with full product lifecycle, including design, validation, NPI, and production support

Deep understanding of DFM, DFA, and cost optimization strategies

Familiarity with regulatory standards such as EPA, UL, ISO, NEC, and CE

Leadership & Business Skills

Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing engineering teams

Strong project and program management skills, with experience using tools like Jira

Financial acumen, including budget management and resource planning

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels

Additional Strengths

Strong analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Primarily office-based with regular interaction with manufacturing environments

Occasional standing, walking, and use of hands for tools or equipment

Ability to travel domestically and internationally (15–25%)

Compensation & Benefits

$140,000.00-$170,000.00/yr

11 paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off — accrue up to 4 weeks per year

Excellent Benefits Package starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment, including:

Medical, Dental & Vision (including orthodontics)

Company‑paid Life, AD&D, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability

Flex Spending Account (FSA), accident plans, and supplemental options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually

MetLife Hyatt Legal and AFLAC plans

Employee Assistance Program

• Multiquip provides competitive pay and benefits and supports our employees through our values of safety, integrity and respect.
• Employment is subject to pre-employment physical, drug-screening and background investigation. E-Verify (www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) is used to verify a candidates’ legal right to work in the U.S.
• Multiquip Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

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