Head of Engineering
Webster & Webster Associates
Job Overview
- Job Category: Mechanical Engineers
- Industry: Information Technology
- Application Deadline: 17 June 2026
Job Description
Are you a seasoned technical executive who excels at optimizing cross-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver rugged, high-reliability computing hardware to market?
A dominant global innovator in ruggedized systems design and open-architecture hardware solutions is looking for a Head Engineering. Working at the executive level, you will provide visionary leadership to scale a multi-site team encompassing electrical, mechanical, systems, and software engineering. Your mission is to establish rigorous operational governance, optimize cross-functional workflows, and ensure that all technical investments maximize product quality and cost-effectiveness. In this position, you will serve as a core strategist alongside business leaders to drive product innovation that aligns with strict industry requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Core Qualifications
Title: Head of Engineering
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Relocation to Atlanta, GA is required
Location Type: Onsite
Relocation: Yes
Job ID: JO-2604-137906
A dominant global innovator in ruggedized systems design and open-architecture hardware solutions is looking for a Head Engineering. Working at the executive level, you will provide visionary leadership to scale a multi-site team encompassing electrical, mechanical, systems, and software engineering. Your mission is to establish rigorous operational governance, optimize cross-functional workflows, and ensure that all technical investments maximize product quality and cost-effectiveness. In this position, you will serve as a core strategist alongside business leaders to drive product innovation that aligns with strict industry requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the strategic planning and lifecycle management of the computing hardware portfolio to prioritize high-value, market-focused initiatives.
- Utilize rigorous ROI and risk assessment methodologies to evaluate technical projects, balancing engineering innovation with corporate financial targets.
- Champion lean operating models and process simplification to shorten development cycle times and eliminate structural inefficiencies.
- Drive capacity building and role clarity across distributed engineering sites, guiding technical teams through organizational growth and transformation.
- Coordinate closely with project management, operations, and finance teams to align hardware development priorities with strategic customer commitments.
- Ensure strict adherence to ISO procedures, regulatory frameworks, and engineering best practices to maintain standard-setting quality.
- Represent the firm's technological vision in executive discussions, major client engagements, and global technical committees.
Core Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a highly related technical field.
- At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience directing complex engineering programs and cross-functional teams.
- Deep professional background in aerospace, defense, embedded computing, or ruggedized electronics markets.
- Strong financial acumen with proven success managing engineering budgets, resource forecasting, and operational KPIs.
- Familiarity with engineering design pipelines, product lifecycle management platforms, and modern enterprise planning tools.
- Working knowledge of ITAR, ISO, and defense industry regulatory compliance parameters.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align distributed teams across a global infrastructure.
Title: Head of Engineering
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Relocation to Atlanta, GA is required
Location Type: Onsite
Relocation: Yes
Job ID: JO-2604-137906
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Job Overview
- Job Category: Mechanical Engineers
- Industry: Information Technology
- Application Deadline: 17 June 2026