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 p