Director of Engineering
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Job overview
The Director of Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership across engineering functions, overseeing multidisciplinary teams in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Systems Engineering. The role guides product development from concept through production and lifecycle support, aligning engineering priorities with company strategy. It works with cross-functional partners to advance product innovation, technical excellence, cost competitiveness, product quality, and team development.
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Full job description
The Director of Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership across all engineering functions, guiding the development, launch, and continuous improvement of safe, reliable, high-quality products that meet customer needs and business objectives.
This leader oversees multidisciplinary teams spanning Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Systems Engineering, fostering product innovation, technical excellence, cost competitiveness, and team development. Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Service, Quality, and Executive Leadership, the Director aligns engineering priorities with company strategy and leads product development from concept through production and ongoing lifecycle support.
Essential Functions
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p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Lead, coach, and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).
How this job compares
Set against the 474 open Engineering Director jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$156–355K/yr355 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 13 open Engineering Director jobs in Michigan and 474 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Engineering Director postings that state a minimum ask for 10 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 9 to 12 years (361 postings).
- Education
- 218 of the 474 open Engineering Director jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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