Director, Engineering – North America

Barnes Aerospace

. Oversee a multi-site engineering organization supporting OE production and component repair .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $218,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in overseeing multi-site engineering organizations, leading new product introduction (NPI), and managing manufacturing excellence initiatives. Possesses strong technical leadership capabilities, ensuring compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, FAA, and EASA standards while fostering an inclusive engineering culture.

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10+ Years Engineering ExperienceLeadership Of Multidisciplinary TeamsNPI Readiness ManagementTechnical Risk AssessmentCompliance With AS9100 And NADCAP

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Hard Skills

Process EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringCNC StrategiesTechnical WritingAnalytical Problem-SolvingQuality ManagementTooling And AutomationProduction ReadinessTechnical LeadershipResource Planning

Soft Skills

Coaching And MentoringExecutive CommunicationInfluencing TeamsPerformance ManagementBuilding Inclusive Teams

Tools & Technologies

Manufacturing SystemsInspection PlansWorkholding TechniquesTechnical Data ManagementEngineering Standards

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringGas Turbine ManufacturingPrecision ManufacturingExport Control ComplianceU.S. Person Definition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee a multi-site engineering organization supporting OE production and component repair
Lead NPI, product engineering, process and manufacturing engineering, tooling, automation, and sustaining technical support
Deploy a scalable regional engineering organization and operating model with defined accountability
Provide technical leadership and coaching for new product lines
Review process plans, manufacturing sequences, CNC strategies, grinding methods, tooling, workholding, inspection plans, equipment selections, and production-readiness assumptions
Create and deploy regional engineering standards and common technical methods
Build, coach, and retain an inclusive, accountable engineering organization
Support resource planning, technical risk, program reviews, customer escalations, performance management, and talent decisions
Provide technical estimates, milestone plans, risk assessments, and customer-facing status with program management and commercial teams
Ensure NPI readiness across technical maturity, manufacturability, process qualification, tooling, materials, special-process controls, training, capacity, quality, and customer approvals
Own the regional engineering operating model, technology and capability roadmap, and investment governance
Manage manufacturing excellence, technology, and automation initiatives to improve yield, quality, throughput, cycle time, labor productivity, and cost
Create and manage engineering quality, compliance, and technical authority
Ensure engineering methods and technical data support AS9100, NADCAP, FAA, and EASA requirements where applicable
Lead regional technical escalations involving quality, yield, process stability, suppliers, repair performance, and customer risk
Represent regional engineering capability in customer, OEM, supplier, and strategic-partner discussions
Support regional growth through engineering-led customer solutions and manage technical strategic relationships and consortiums

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive engineering experience within aerospace, gas turbine, precision manufacturing, or another highly engineered manufacturing environment
Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams and leaders in multi-site operations
Record of developing people and delivering business results
Experience leading technical activities across multiple manufacturing facilities
Experience influencing teams in a matrix organization
Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical-writing, and executive/customer communication skills
Ability to travel routinely within the region and internationally as needed
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, metallurgical, or related engineering discipline
Access to controlled information or technology may require meeting the definition of a “U.S. Person” or obtaining an export control license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
Life and disability insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage
Pet insurance
Work-life support resources