Director of Engineering

Lead the Engineering Organization That is Building the Future of HVACR Tool Technology

Fieldpiece is a privately held, global leader in professional HVACR tools and test instruments. We're known for developing innovative products that technicians rely on every day - and for investing in our people, our technology, and our future. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Southern California for four consecutive years, we're looking for talented people who want to make an impact while growing their careers.

Great engineering organizations don't just build great products - they build exceptional people, scalable systems, and a culture where innovation thrives.

As our Director of Engineering, you'll provide strategic leadership that enables Fieldpiece's engineering teams to develop the next generation of HVACR diagnostic tools and connected technologies. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you'll lead engineering managers and senior technical leaders while partnering closely with Product Management, Operations, Quality, and executive leadership to shape engineering strategy, strengthen organizational capability, and deliver innovative products that solve real customer problems.

This is a leadership role first and a technical role second. You'll remain technically credible and help guide critical engineering decisions, but your greatest impact will come through developing your teams, improving how engineering operates, and creating an environment where innovation can flourish. This is a matrixed organization where your team will work on various projects.

This position is in our Orange, CA office with an exciting move to Tustin, CA in 2028.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing engineering team including mechanical, electrical, systems, and test professionals.
• Shape the long-term engineering strategy, organizational structure, and technical capabilities needed to support future growth and product development.
• Partner with Product Management, Operations, Quality, and executive leadership to align engineering priorities with business objectives.
• Drive operational excellence by improving engineering processes, metrics, resource planning, and execution.
• Coach teams through complex technical and organizational challenges while removing obstacles and enabling success.
• Guide strategic technical decisions and problem solving.
• Build strong relationships with ODMs, suppliers, and global engineering partners to accelerate innovation and speed to market.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Lead an engineering organization developing innovative diagnostic instruments/tools and connected technologies used by professionals around the world.
• Build and mentor the next generation of engineering leaders while creating a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner directly with executive leadership on strategic initiatives that influence company growth and long-term technology investments.
• Help modernize engineering through Lean product development, improved processes, and organizational capability building.

In Your First Year, You'll Likely

• Become a trusted leadership partner and leader of the Engineering team.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and with external partners to deliver increasingly innovative products while supporting the company's long-term growth strategy.
• Strengthen engineering leadership capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and organizational development.
• Improve engineering execution by implementing scalable processes, metrics, and resource planning.