Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering – Critical Infrastructure (Electrical / Mechanical Engineering)

📍 Frisco, Texas | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Engineering – Critical Infrastructure to join a rapidly growing U.S. manufacturer delivering advanced electrical power and control solutions into data centers, energy infrastructure, and mission-critical environments.

This role will suit an experienced engineering leader with a strong electrical or mechanical engineering background who enjoys operating close to the technology while also leading and scaling engineering teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing engineering strategy, driving product delivery, and ensuring compliance across complex electrical systems.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations, ensuring that projects and products are delivered to the highest standards of performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams across electrical and mechanical disciplines
• Oversee engineering strategy, product development, and delivery of mission-critical infrastructure solutions
• Drive engineering governance, quality standards, and technical decision-making
• Ensure products meet relevant UL and regulatory compliance standards
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and commercial teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget
• Support the growth and development of the engineering organisation as the business continues to scale

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven experience leading engineering teams within critical infrastructure, electrical equipment, or industrial systems
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution, control systems, or electromechanical products
• Experience working within regulated environments and compliance standards (UL exposure highly desirable)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification beneficial
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and technical decision-making skills

Why Apply?

• Join a fast-growing engineering organisation in a critical infrastructure sector
• Play a key role in shaping the future engineering strategy and technical capability of the business
• Work on complex, real-world engineering challenges supporting mission-critical applications

For more information or to apply, please contact Octagon Group or submit your application today.