VP of Engineering

Vice President of Engineering

• Company: PrideStaff (Hiring on behalf of a premier manufacturing client)
• Location: Crawfordville, FL
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
• Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000/year + Benefits Position Overview PrideStaff has been retained by an established custom manufacturing leader in the Crawfordville/Tallahassee area to recruit a Vice President of Engineering. This executive role leads a multidisciplinary team (Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing) driving product innovation, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing excellence for specialized electromechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and grow the engineering organization across mechanical, electrical/controls, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Product Development: Lead the product lifecycle from initial concept and design through commercial manufacturing, balancing innovation, aesthetics, and cost.
• Manufacturing Alignment: Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Value Engineering (VAVE), and continuous improvement initiatives alongside plant operations.
• Controls & Electrical Systems: Oversee architecture for PLC-based automation, safety circuits, VFDs, and motor controls.
• Code & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs meet relevant safety standards, machinery codes (e.g., ASME/CSA), and state/local regulatory requirements.
• Field Support & Quality: Partner with field service and quality teams to execute root cause analysis and reduce warranty claims.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering (or related discipline).
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with 5+ years managing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record leading new product development (NPD) and cross-functional teams.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing, DFM, and quality systems.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and executive leadership skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with vertical transportation, lifting systems, motion controls, or related equipment.
• Familiarity with machinery safety codes (e.g., ASME A17.1 / CSA B44 or similar).
• Hands-on knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and automated safety circuits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

PrideStaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 Per Year