Director of Engineering

Lead engineering for life safety products—build teams, drive execution, and deliver reliable solutions that protect people every day

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Eric Kee
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Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

We design and manufacture life safety products—exit signs and emergency lighting—that help protect people in buildings across the U.S. Our work is practical, regulated, and mission-critical. We are growing and investing in our engineering function to build stronger teams, improve execution, and deliver reliable products that customers depend on every day.

Why join us?

• Lead engineering for products that directly impact safety and real-world reliability
• Build, coach, and shape a growing team with visible impact across the business
• Work cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, and leadership
• Drive meaningful process improvements without unnecessary complexity
• Operate in a role where accountability, ownership, and execution truly matter

Job Details

• Lead and develop the engineering team, setting priorities, driving accountability, and supporting performance and growth
• Translate business and product goals into structured engineering plans with clear milestones, ownership, and timelines
• Establish and track KPIs to measure execution, responsiveness, and overall team performance
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, and support teams to ensure alignment and issue resolution
• Oversee new product development and sustaining engineering, ensuring quality, manufacturability, and on-time delivery

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