Engineering Director II - Strategic Growth & Operational Readiness

About the role

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Strategic Business Units (SBUs), Strategic Capability Units (SCUs), and Operations to ensure alignment and coordinated execution of enterprise growth initiatives.
• Lead operational readiness by assessing manufacturing capacity, facilities, supply chain, capital investments, workforce implications, and organizational capabilities required to support future growth.
• Manage relationships with external consulting partners, coordinating operational assessments, strategic planning activities, and implementation of growth recommendations.
• Identify execution risks, operational constraints, and cross-functional dependencies, developing mitigation strategies to support successful implementation.
• Develop executive-level business cases, implementation roadmaps, governance frameworks, and status communications to support executive decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic growth initiatives while ensuring alignment with business objectives, schedules, and investment priorities.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• BS degree or higher in a related field plus 12 or more years related experience.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives involving executive stakeholders.
• Experience supporting manufacturing expansion, operational growth, capital investment planning, or industrialization initiatives.
• Excellent business acumen with the ability to translate growth strategies into operational execution plans.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influence skills with significant experience presenting to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.
• Must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Skills

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Recognition program.
• Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics.