VP of Engineering

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute strategic initiatives to grow the company, scaling production and output.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to establish long-term business objectives.
  • Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Engineering and Technical Oversight
  • Oversee the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced capital equipment necessary for electronic hardware production.
  • Utilize expertise in chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering to guide technical/engineering teams.
  • Ensure products meet or exceed industry standards for quality and performance.
• Manufacturing and Operations Management
  • Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Work collaboratively with internal trades and external partners to maintain seamless operations.
  • Lead efforts to streamline production and reduce time-to-market for new products.
• Financial Management
  • Manage profit and loss (P&L) and develop financial strategies to support growth objectives.
  • Partner with the sales team to identify new revenue opportunities and expand market share.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• People and Organizational Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across engineering, manufacturing, and sales functions.
  • Foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment that aligns with company values.
  • Prepare for a seamless leadership transition by gaining the trust and confidence of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent field).
• MBA or equivalent business education preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in engineering and manufacturing environments.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven success in scaling manufacturing operations and driving company-wide initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes and equipment used in PCB manufacturing
• Experience managing P&L, sales, and manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in technical and operational settings.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Deep knowledge of the PCB manufacturing industry and capital equipment markets.
• Track record of driving innovation in product development and process improvement.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

 
Side Note: 
 
This role will be VP of the entire firm but requires an engineering background; hence, the title in the JD does not include “Engineering”. I labeled this role as VP ‘of Engineering’ since those keywords are more likely to get this in front of engineers eager to lead a capital equipment firm. 
 
More details will materialize within this description in the coming weeks as this is a newly created opening; details on compensation, benefits, and anything else we can cover will also emerge.
This is a smaller firm currently doing between ten & fifteen million per year with the goal of scaling this up dramatically over the next few years; base compensation will be commensurate with similar opportunities within similar markets in Utah. Again, this is a new opening, so these details are being defined and more will emerge. Your patience is appreciated. 
 
If you’re interested in starting a conversation to learn more about these folks, please know that we will work to provide you with a clear and complete picture of this role and its trajectory over the coming weeks. Feel free to follow up with an email to kevin.w@caltekstaffing for a response within 24 hours.