Vice President of Engineering

An established U.S. manufacturer of custom residential elevators is hiring a Vice President of Engineering to lead its mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering functions. This is an on-site executive role in Crawfordville, Florida, with end-to-end ownership: product strategy, new product development, controls and software, code compliance, manufacturing support, and field reliability.

What you will own

• The engineering organization. Lead and develop mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering teams; set priorities against growth objectives; build a culture of accountability and customer focus.
• Product development and lifecycle. Direct design and development of new residential elevator products from concept through commercialization, protecting manufacturability, reliability, and cost targets.
• Controls and software. Lead elevator control systems, PLC-based automation, safety circuits, encoders, drives, and related technologies; oversee software and controls development for reliability and code compliance.
• Code compliance. Ensure products meet ASME A17.1 / CSA B44, residential elevator requirements, and state and local regulations; support inspections, certifications, and third-party reviews.
• Manufacturing partnership. Improve efficiency, quality, and throughput; lead design-for-manufacturing and value-engineering work; drive root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Field performance and warranty. Support field operations, analyze field data and customer feedback, and reduce warranty cost through better engineering.
• Technology and business planning. Build product and technology roadmaps, evaluate suppliers and emerging technologies, and support capital investment decisions.

What the hiring team is looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience
• 5+ years managing engineering teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong grounding in product development, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and large engineering projects
• A track record of recruiting, mentoring, and retaining high-performing engineering talent
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Preferred background

• Elevator systems, vertical transportation, lifts, or a closely related industry
• PLCs, industrial controls, VFDs, safety systems, and automation
• Knowledge of ASME A17.1 and related elevator codes
• Experience supporting field service and warranty-reduction initiatives

Pay: $150,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person