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