Webster & Webster Associates

Head of Engineering

Webster & Webster Associates  •  Boston, MA (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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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
  • 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.

If you are an analytical, execution-oriented technical leader with a track record of driving operational excellence within advanced engineering frameworks, we want to hear from you. This position offers a high-visibility platform to shape the next generation of rugged computing platforms. Take the next step in your professional journey by submitting your resume and an overview of your engineering accomplishments to Webster & Webster Associates today.

Title: Head of Engineering
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Boston, MA
Location Type: Onsite
Relocation: Yes
Job ID: JO-2604-137902
Webster & Webster Associates

About Webster & Webster Associates

Webster & Webster Associates specialize in technical talent acquisition for both domestic and international businesses, in the public, private, non-profit and government sectors. We are the source for all your technical professional and executive sourcing needs, recruiting in the following arenas:

Real-Time & Embedded Systems

Aerospace & Defense

Internet of Things/Industrial Internet of Things

High-Performance & Supercomputing

Cloud Computing

Mobile, Enterprise & Cyber Security

Clients vary from commercially well-established companies to well-funded start-up firms involved in the Aerospace, Security, Digital Media, Medical, Broadcast, Mobile, Industrial, Military/Defense and Automotive industries.

If you are seeking solutions for today's complex problems in the midst of a fragile business and economic environment, Webster & Webster's "Talented Tenth"​ philosophy provides, connects and engages you to the most talented professionals available in the market to meet your company's needs.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
2008
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