Vice President of Engineering, PE

The VP of Engineering supports the CEO by providing and coordinating flexible design engineering resources across company's global brands. This role ensures the efficient execution of engineering initiatives, resource allocation, and compliance with industry standards while maintaining a strong focus on profitability and operational excellence. Responsibilities Not Limited To: Drafting & Documentation: Oversee and prioritize company initiatives, including drawing releases and revisions. Support Sales & Marketing by providing technical materials for catalogs and website content. Assist Supply Chain by supplying part drawings, part numbers, and technical specifications. Building Codes & Compliance (IBC / OSHPD): Provide technical expertise to customers during the sales process. Develop and maintain relationships with testing labs to enhance efficiency and profitability. Manage financial oversight of projects, ensuring scope, timelines, and billing align with profitability goals. Offer guidance and strategic direction across multiple project phases. Coordinate scope changes with Sales to maintain strong customer relationships. Establish and maintain testing priorities. Conduct post-project evaluations to drive continuous improvement and profitability. Project & Resource Management: Oversee scheduling and daily workflow to ensure operational efficiency. Collaborate across New York, Texas, and India locations to optimize resource utilization. Maintain standardization of processes, procedures, and parameters to enhance productivity and profitability. Engineering Support & Resource Allocation: Manage and prioritize engineering resources to support: Quality Assurance & Quality Control Internal Manufacturing, Sales, and Executive Teams Field Technical Support for External Customers Elastomer & Material Applications: Support Supply Chain in managing batches, compounds, and formulations. Assist Manufacturing with materials and part specifications. Oversee customer requests and special requirements. Laboratory Management: Provide testing and evaluation services to support Supply Chain & Manufacturing. Department Leadership & Development: Lead strategic hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Mentor, train, and develop staff to enhance overall employee growth and company value. Analyze and optimize resource allocation (materials, manpower, and profitability). Evaluate and refine existing processes to improve efficiency and financial performance.