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Head of Engineering

$170-210k plus bonus

Farmers Branch, TX

Our client is seeking a seasoned Head of Engineering to lead and scale their engineering organization within a high-growth contract manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving technical excellence, operational efficiency, and innovation across all engineering functions, including NPI, process engineering, test engineering, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, with deep experience in electronics manufacturing services (EMS) or complex contract manufacturing environments. Experience in component manufacturing or upstream supply chain engineering will be viewed as a strong differentiator, particularly in environments requiring tighter integration between component sourcing, design, and production.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead and develop the engineering organization, aligning technical capabilities with business growth objectives
• Establish and execute engineering strategy to support customer acquisition, retention, and program scalability
• Partner with executive leadership to drive operational performance and long-term planning

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Oversee end-to-end NPI processes, ensuring seamless transition from design to production
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to optimize design for manufacturability (DFM) and testability (DFT)
• Ensure on-time, high-quality product launches

Manufacturing & Process Engineering

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production processes, focusing on yield, efficiency, and cost reduction
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices
• Optimize equipment, tooling, and automation strategies

Test Engineering

• Develop and enhance robust test strategies to ensure product quality and reliability
• Oversee design and deployment of functional, in-circuit, and system-level testing

Customer & Partner Engagement

• Serve as a senior technical liaison for key clients, building trust and long-term partnerships
• Support business development efforts by providing technical insight and solutions
• Lead engineering reviews and customer-facing presentations

Team Development

• Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering talent
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Establish clear performance metrics and development pathways

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to industry standards (ISO, IPC, regulatory requirements)
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to maintain best-in-class product standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field); advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in EMS or contract manufacturing
• Proven success leading NPI, process engineering, and test engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of PCB assembly, box build, and system integration
• Experience in component manufacturing, semiconductor, or related upstream production environments is highly desirable and will be considered a key differentiator
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to scale engineering operations in a growth environment
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with experience engaging directly with clients and stakeholders
• Strategic thinking with operational discipline
• High emotional intelligence and leadership maturity
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship management skills
• Data-driven decision making
• Ability to balance speed, quality, and cost in a dynamic environment

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Bell & Associates, Inc. is a recognized Executive Recruiting & Staffing leader based in Kansas City. We focus and specialize in the following practice areas – Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing/Operations Management.  We provide top talent to our clients on a Direct Hire, Contract, and Contract-to-Hire basis.