Job Title: Director of Engineering (Cast/Metals)Job Description

Join as our Director of Engineering at a leading waterworks manufacturer in Bothell, Washington. This is a newly created leadership role driven by continued company growth. In this role, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians while setting the strategic direction for multiple product lines. You’ll play a key role in driving product innovation, strengthening manufacturing processes, and ensuring our organization continues to deliver high-quality, American-made waterworks products that support sustainable water distribution and long-term success.

ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership and direction for a team of 15–20 engineers and technicians, with 60% of the role focused on leadership and 30-40% on hands-on contributions.Lead product development initiatives from concept through full-scale production, ensuring cost, quality, and performance objectives are met.Apply technical expertise to integrate innovative features, resolve production challenges, and establish engineering standards.Drive process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and ROI analysis for new tooling and equipment.Collaborate with sales, operations, marketing, and quality teams to align product development with customer and market needs.Essential SkillsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.10+ years of engineering experience, including at least 3+ years in a people management or leadership role.Experience engineering cast, machined, or fabricated metal components in a manufacturing environment.Experience with product lines and new product launches.Experience with risk mitigation, risk assessment, data analysis, and budgets.Strong problem-solving skills with a proven ability to drive process and organizational improvements.Effective communication and collaboration skills.Proficiency in SolidWorks and standard office tools.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with casting, welding, forming, rubber, bare metal.Experience leading multiple product lines and new product launches.Proficiency in welding, casting, rubber, coating, bare metal, industrial, waterworks, design, mechanical, quality assurance, conformity inspections, piping, risk mitigation, BOMs, fabrication, and stakeholder management.Work Environment

Production / Industrial Manufacturing work environment. Team members often engage in hands-on tasks, which can result in grease stains on their clothing. Standard working hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bothell, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $190000.00/yr.

Investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, employees are eligible for a quarterly discretionary profit-sharing bonus and a year-end bonus. We also provide comprehensive benefits to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision insurance (with a 100% employer-paid medical plan option for employee-only coverage), a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and cell phone discounts.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bothell,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.

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