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StaffMode

Vice President of Engineering

StaffMode, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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StaffMode is looking for an experienced

Vice President of Engineering

for a well-funded, fast-growing multinational manufacturer of high-performance capital equipment serving the energy sector. This full-time, onsite leadership role is based at the company’s advanced engineering and manufacturing campus in the Greater Houston area and reports directly to the North American President.

About the Company A global leader in mission-critical, high-horsepower equipment with a sharp focus on lower-emission technologies, electrification, and mobile power solutions. The North American business is expanding rapidly and operates a modern, large-scale facility in Houston.

What You’ll Do

Own the complete engineering strategy and multi-year technology roadmap

Lead end-to-end product development of complex capital equipment (concept through field support and upgrades)

Drive innovation across mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, and digital systems

Build and scale a world-class, multidisciplinary engineering organization

Partner tightly with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and field service teams to deliver on cost, quality, and schedule

Ensure compliance with all relevant North American and international standards

Act as the senior technical authority on major bids, customer programs, and critical field issues

Manage engineering budgets, test facilities, and project prioritization

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline

15+ years of engineering experience with high-horsepower capital equipment in energy, oilfield services, power generation, or heavy industrial markets

Minimum 8 years in senior engineering leadership (Director or VP level)

Proven success delivering multi-million-dollar equipment programs from concept to widespread field deployment

Deep knowledge of pressure equipment, rotating machinery, mobile power systems, and related industry standards

Demonstrated ability to optimize designs in collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain

Strong track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams in dynamic environments

Nice-to-Have

Master’s degree or MBA

Direct experience with electric-drive systems, turbine-powered equipment, or next-gen low-emission technologies

Background in digital oilfield / connected equipment solutions

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