Director of Engineering

**Director of Engineering** Location: Wrightsville, PA * * * **Why Join KRB?** At KRB, you’re more than just an employee — you’re an **employee-owner**. As part of our **ESOP** (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), you share in the success you help create. We also offer: - Health, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) with company match - Vacation time and holidays - Tuition reimbursement and professional development - Employee recognition programs - And many more perks! * * * **About the Role** KRB Machinery is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of our industrial machinery. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving innovation, advancing machine performance, and developing a high-performing engineering team. This position is full-time and fully on-site in Wrightsville, PA with some travel to customer or vendor locations. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep machine design expertise who thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment and is passionate about building industry-leading equipment. * * * **What You’ll Do** - Lead the end-to-end design and development of industrial machinery from concept through production release. - Drive innovation by introducing new technologies, materials, and engineering methods that enhance product performance and maintain KRB's competitive advantage. - Mentor, coach, and develop a team of mechanical engineers while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software. - Perform engineering analyses including stress calculations (FEA), load analysis, tolerance stack-ups, and fatigue assessments. - Apply GD&T and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to create high-quality, production-ready designs. - Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Sales, and suppliers to deliver reliable, cost-effective equipment. - Lead design reviews, engineering change management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Engage with customers throughout the design process to gather requirements, solve complex engineering challenges, and ensure solutions meet application needs. - Ensure designs comply with applicable safety, regulatory, and engineering standards. - Support product lifecycle planning and engineering best practices that align with the company's strategic growth objectives. - Uphold KRB’s mission, vision, and values, demonstrate stewardship of employee ownership, and recognize the importance of safety for products, our customers, and our teammates. * * * **What We’re Looking For** - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. - 8+ years of machine design experience in an industrial or manufacturing equipment environment. - Proven experience leading engineering projects and teams through complete product development cycles. - Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred). - Strong understanding of drafting standards and GD&T. - Strong proficiency of stress analyses using FEA. - Experience with manufacturing processes including machining, welding, and assembly. - Experience designing hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems. - Excellent analytical, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and improve engineering processes. * * * **Ready to Apply?** If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, click **Apply Now** or email [\[email protected\]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) and let’s start the conversation!