Director of Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

iNRCORE Group is a leading, vertically integrated provider of highly engineered, high-reliability, and high-performance passive electronic components. We are known for manufacturing proprietary magnetics, capacitors, resistors, filters, and more. We serve mission-critical data and power applications in the Defense, Aerospace & Avionics, Space, Smart Grid, Medical, AI / Data center, and Hi-Rel industrial markets.

iNRCORE Group currently has fourteen (14) manufacturing facilities across the globe with more than one thousand (1000+) employees – and growing! Our business entities include company names such as Gowanda GEC, Gowanda BTI, Bicron, Coast Magnetics, DYCO, Gowanda, iNRCORE, Passive Plus, RCD, Sentran, TTE, and Vanguard Electronics. Our organization has a world-class reputation for innovation, quality products and expertise, and outstanding leadership. Our talented staff is what makes this all possible. We are actively seeking to hire highly skilled professionals to meet our growing demand and join our expanding team(s).

SUMMARY

The Director of Engineering is responsible for providing strategic leadership, vision, and direction for the engineering organization at iNRCORE, Gowanda GEC, and Gowanda BTI. This role oversees the development, execution, and continuous improvement of the electronic component engineering process, while ensuring innovation, technical excellence, and alignment with company objectives. The Director guides the engineering staff, manages resources effectively, and collaborates across departments to deliver high-quality solutions for diverse markets.

This is an on-site role that can be based near Bristol, PA, Gowanda, NY, or Arcade, NY. The position requires regular travel among all three locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide technical and strategic leadership in delivering custom solutions for military avionics, medical, transportation, communications, and commercial markets.
• Establish long-term engineering strategies and roadmaps aligned with company goals.
• Oversee resolution of complex technical challenges, leveraging organizational expertise and fostering innovation.
• Ensure engineering projects meet performance, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Direct resource planning, allocation, and development to support current and future business needs.
• Serve as an executive-level technical authority, providing guidance on product capabilities and emerging technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, efficiency, and quality.
• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate opportunities, support business development, and meet customer requirements.
• Travel required (approximately 25%)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads and develops the Engineering department, including managers, engineers, and technical staff. Responsible for building high-performing teams, coaching future leaders, and aligning departmental performance with organizational objectives.

COMPETENCIES

Care & Commitment : Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and dedication to organizational success.

Strategic Leadership : Provides visionary leadership to the engineering function, aligns department objectives with company strategy, and fosters innovation.

Customer Focus : Champions customer requirements, balancing technical feasibility with business priorities.

Business Acumen : Applies sound judgment in decisions with financial and operational impact.

Innovation & Initiative : Anticipates challenges, initiates change, and leads teams in developing creative, effective solutions.

Technical Expertise : Maintains high-level technical knowledge and ensures application of engineering best practices.

Analytical Skills : Uses data-driven methods for decision-making, problem solving, and performance optimization.

Communication : Communicates effectively at all organizational levels, including executive presentations and customer engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Note : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Why should you join our team?

Our team is growing! We recognize that our employees play a vital role in our success, so we’ve created an environment that focuses on innovation, empowerment, and recognition of individual expertise.

We are known for our quality products and exemplary customer service, and it all starts with our employees. We are proud of the role we play as technology leaders and the difference we make every day by putting our customers first! We are also committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive package and career growth opportunities!

ITAR Restricted Position

This position requires access to information and items subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Accordingly, only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (“green card” holders), or persons lawfully admitted as refugees or granted asylum may be considered for this role. Proof of status will be required prior to employment.

iNRCORE, LLC, Gowanda GEC and Gowand BTI are an equal-opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Veterans encouraged to apply.