Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

Location: Wrightsville, PA

Why Join KRB?

At KRB, you’re more than just an employee — you’re an employee-owner . As part of our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), you share in the success you help create. We also offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation time and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Employee recognition programs
• And many more perks!

About the Role

KRB Machinery is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of our industrial machinery. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for driving innovation, advancing machine performance, and developing a high‑performing engineering team. This position is full‑time and fully on‑site in Wrightsville, PA with some travel to customer or vendor locations. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep machine design expertise who thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment and is passionate about building industry‑leading equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of industrial machinery from concept through production release.
• Drive innovation by introducing new technologies, materials, and engineering methods that enhance product performance and maintain KRB's competitive advantage.
• Mentor, coach, and develop a team of mechanical engineers while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Perform engineering analyses including stress calculations (FEA), load analysis, tolerance stack‑ups, and fatigue assessments.
• Apply GD&T and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to create high‑quality, production‑ready designs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Sales, and suppliers to deliver reliable, cost‑effective equipment.
• Lead design reviews, engineering change management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage with customers throughout the design process to gather requirements, solve complex engineering challenges, and ensure solutions meet application needs.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable safety, regulatory, and engineering standards.
• Support product lifecycle planning and engineering best practices that align with the company's strategic growth objectives.
• Uphold KRB’s mission, vision, and values, demonstrate stewardship of employee ownership, and recognize the importance of safety for products, our customers, and our teammates.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 8+ years of machine design experience in an industrial or manufacturing equipment environment.
• Proven experience leading engineering projects and teams through complete product development cycles.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and GD&T.
• Strong proficiency of stress analyses using FEA.
• Experience with manufacturing processes including machining, welding, and assembly.
• Experience designing hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.
• Excellent analytical, collaboration, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and improve engineering processes.