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# Vp of Engineering- Retained

- **Company:** Connvertex Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $134,000.0 - $168,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, SAP (Applications), Digital Twin, Plex, Epicor ERP, Mastercam
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us26fb302812f85059affe06320df016d9

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering; advanced degree or MBA preferred
 * 12+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior Engineering or Operations leadership role
 * Proven track record leading and consolidating multiple engineering functions in an aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environment
 * Deep expertise in CNC machining (3- through 5-axis), precision welding, and/or complex assembly operations
 * Hands-on experience with industrial automation, robotics integration, or smart manufacturing initiatives
 * Strong working knowledge of AS9100D quality management systems; NADCAP experience highly valued
 * Proficiency with ERP systems (Epicor, Plex, SAP, or equivalent) and CAM platforms (NX, Mastercam, or equivalent)
 * Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and build high-performing, accountable teams
 * Experience authoring and defending capital investment proposals at the executive and board level

Preferred

 * Experience in a privately held, growth-stage manufacturing company navigating rapid capacity expansion
 * Familiarity with Model-Based Definition (MBD), digital twin, or Industry 4.0 / digital thread concepts
 * Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred)
 * Experience with ITAR-controlled manufacturing environments and associated export compliance requirements
 * Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements and prime contractor-specific manufacturing quality plans (MQPs)
 * Program Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management discipline
 * Prior experience building an automation engineering function from the ground up
 * Familiarity with CMMC cybersecurity framework as it relates to engineering systems and data
 * APQP/PPAP &AS9100 experience, Job Description: Qualification 10+ years of applicable experience, including 3+ years as a Digital Account Director, Digital Project Director or client-facing technical consul…
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## Description

This is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly growing aerospace and defense manufacturer where engineering has a direct seat at the executive table and where ownership is committed to investing in people, technology, automation, and long-term growth. This role offers something that's increasingly rare: the opportunity to build an engineering organization, lead strategic growth, participate in acquisitions, and have direct executive influence-all within a financially strong, family-owned company.
To support our aggressive growth roadmap - which includes capital investment in new CNC capacity, robotic welding, and automated assembly cells - we are seeking a transformational Vice President of Engineering to unify our technical organization and architect the next generation of our manufacturing enterprise. The Vice President of Engineering is a senior executive accountable for the technical strategy, operational performance, and organizational development of all engineering & quality functions supporting manufacturing. This leader will inherit five distinct groups - Manufacturing Engineering, Production Planning, CNC/Robotic Programming, Quality Assurance/Control and a nascent automation initiative - and will consolidate them into a cohesive, high-performing engineering & quality organization over the first 12 18 months.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role that requires equal parts strategic vision and shop-floor credibility. The VP of Engineering will be a key voice in capital planning, customer-facing technical discussions, and long-range operational strategy, reporting directly to the COO.


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