VP of Engineering - Metal Fabrication

Job Description

Job Description

About Midlake Products & Mfg Co

We're a growing, dynamic metal fabrication company that serves a diverse range of industries from high-tech to heavy industrial. We have a team of dedicated engineers and a growing customer base. We're looking to elevate our engineering capabilities and are seeking a Vice President of Engineering. who is passionate about manufacturing, process improvement, and building a forward-thinking engineering department.

The Role

As VP of Engineering , you'll lead all engineering efforts across our operations, including design, process improvement, and technical support our internal and external customers. You'll serve as a key member of the leadership team and play a critical role in shaping the future of our engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the engineering department and oversee day-to-day technical operations
• Provide technical support for internal customers in sales, production and quality
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes and documentation
• Collaborate closely with sales, operations, and quality to ensure customer expectations are met and exceeded
• Implement and improve CAD workflows and design-for-manufacturability principles
• Lead engineering change processes
• Stay hands-on where needed: this role requires both strategy and action
• Evaluate and implement engineering software and automation tools
• Develop KPIs for engineering performance and support company-level metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of engineering experience in a job shop or custom manufacturing environment
• Proven leadership and team-building experience
• Deep knowledge of metal fabrication processes (laser cutting, forming, welding, etc.)
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar design tools
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation workflows
• A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Why Midlake?

• Direct influence on the growth of the company
• Entrepreneurial culture with a focus on innovation and improvement
• Competitive compensation/benefit package
• Opportunities to build systems and processes from the ground up
• A collaborative team that values expertise, initiative, and results

Ready to lead, innovate, and shape the future of engineering at Midlake Products? Provide your resume to [email protected] to start the conversation