[Hiring] Director, Engineering @Barnes

Role Description

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Director, Engineering for our new-make and repair engineering teams in North America. This leader will oversee a multi-site engineering organization supporting OE production and component repair, including:

• NPI
• Product engineering
• Process and manufacturing engineering
• Tooling
• Automation
• Sustaining technical support

Working closely with the global engineering organization, the Engineering Director will deploy standardized processes, common technical methods, and scalable engineering practices while strengthening the regional skills and capabilities needed to position Barnes as an engineering-led solutions provider.

In partnership with the Regional President, site leadership, operations, quality, commercial, and global engineering teams, this role will:

• Develop new capabilities
• Deepen existing technical expertise
• Improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Ensure clear role ownership and disciplined execution across the region

This role is remote in the US, with up to 50% travel anticipated.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience within aerospace, gas turbine, precision manufacturing, or another highly engineered manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams and leaders in multi-site operations, with a record of developing people and delivering business results.
• Experience leading technical activities across multiple manufacturing facilities and influencing teams in a matrix organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical-writing, and executive/customer communication skills.
• Ability to travel routinely within the region and internationally as needed to support sites, customers, suppliers, program gates, and leadership reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, metallurgical and related engineering discipline.
• Advanced degree in engineering or business preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Work-life support resources.

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements, which may vary based on employment status, position, and location.