Director of Engineering Jobs in California

A Director of Engineering in the manufacturing engineering industry is primarily responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of engineering projects, strategies, and practices. They are the link between the senior management and the engineering team, ensuring that all projects align with the company's strategic goals. The Director of Engineering implements policies that promote efficiency and quality, manages resources, reduces costs, and ensures safety. They also play a key role in recruiting and training engineering staff, developing budgets, and establishing project timelines.

Important skills for a Director of Engineering include strong leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and excellent communication. They should also have extensive knowledge of engineering principles, processes, and technology relevant to the manufacturing industry. A strong background in automation and robotics can be beneficial. Some certifications, such as the Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) or a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, can be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Director of Engineering, an individual might serve in roles such as Senior Engineer, Project Manager, or even Engineering Manager.

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s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. required. Postgraduate or Master?...

Engineering Project Manager, Deployment & ManufacturingSan Francisco, California, United States Corporate FunctionsDescriptionAs a Deployment & Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager, you will:Plan...

Engineer Manager

  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chula Vista, CA
  • 1 day ago

Develops and implements training for the Mechanical Engineering staff. Verifies that all staff members can properly operate area related systems....

Senior Director - Engineering

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

Plans and allocates resources in consultation with two Directors of Engineering of Water/Sewer and Gas Engineering....

Heart Institute Medical Device Engineering Manager (Makkar Group)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Postgraduate or Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred. 15 year experience in medical device industry with concepts and product development 5 years...

Product Development - Digital Engineering - Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Engineering, Production Engineering, Project Engineering & Management, Biomedical Science, Computer and Information Science, Data Processing/Analytics/Science Preferred Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrates...

Engineering Manager 3

  • Goleta, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Goleta, CA
  • 2 days ago

Lead the delegated Engineering disciplines in design for manufacturability, process adherence, and production builds....

Director of Engineering Platform Technical Lead: Mechanical Autoinjectors

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 2 days ago

and functional leadership of technical teams focused on device design, testing, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance....

Sr. Mechatronics Engineering Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 days ago

Advocate techniques for world-class manufacturing and test equipment design for reliability, manufacturability, assembly, and serviceability....

Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Education: Minimum BS in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or similar degree. MS preferred....

Engineering Manager - Design Quality Assurance

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

This role will plan all quality deliverables, activities, resources, application of a rigorous approach in design, manufacturability, and reliability, and be the voice of quality throughout the development...

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Civil Engineering Department Manager

  • CA
  • 3 days ago
  • CA
  • 3 days ago

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and...

Engineering Manager - Emissions and OBD Validation

  • Chino, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Chino, CA
  • 3 days ago

Working knowledge of vehicle instrumentation including ETAS hardware and software Preferred Qualifications M.S. or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related engineering field...

Engineering Project Manager, Deployment u0026 Manufacturing

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

It's what makes us Apple.As a Deployment u0026 Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager, you will: Plan and execute deployment activities for both internal (e.g. labs, AIS teams, Apple partners) and...

Director of Engineering (R&D)

  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 days ago

CG Tech is seeking Director of Engineering (R&D) in Irvine, California Summary The Director of Engineering will lead and oversee the engineering teams dedicated to CGTechs core products and innovation...

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Salary for Director of Engineering Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Director of Engineering positions.



Highest Education Level

Director of Engineerings in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.8%
Master's Degree
35.4%
Associate's Degree
5.6%
Doctorate Degree
5.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.3%
High School or GED
2.2%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Engineerings in California
10+ years
36.1%
6-8 years
31.2%
8-10 years
15.0%
4-6 years
6.2%
1-2 years
5.2%
None
5.0%
2-4 years
1.1%



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