We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Engineering Operations Director (Project Engineer) to join a growing, fully remote team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage deep expertise across mechanical, automotive, maritime, and industrial engineering domains to support Vee Technologies’ clients. This position involves close partnership with clients and offshore delivery teams, providing technical leadership, guiding project execution, and acting as a critical liaison in developing and presenting customer-specific engineering solutions. The ideal candidate is a technically adept professional with a strong passion for enabling seamless, end-to-end project delivery, taking full ownership of client interactions, ensuring clear and effective communication, aligning technical requirements, and overseeing project execution in close collaboration with offshore teams.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary liaison between clients and offshore delivery teams, ensuring project objectives, timelines, and quality expectations are met.
Lead the development of client projects, including reviewing engineering drawings, interpreting client quotations (RFQs), and translating requirements into clear, actionable project plans.
Maintain continuous communication with clients and internal teams to clarify scope, identify specifications, provide status updates, address concerns, and proactively manage expectations.
Collaborate closely with clients and suppliers to negotiate design specifications, technical requirements, and cost estimates.
Optimize manufacturing processes by evaluating the balance between cost efficiency and production volumes.
Assess existing working methods and recommend improvements to process documentation, operational manuals, and standard operating procedures.
Leverage engineering expertise to enhance conceptual solutions, support the design of new equipment, and redesign existing systems to meet client specifications.
Address unique or non-standard requirements by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Lead technical reviews, oversee corrective actions, and conduct in-depth analyses to continuously improve outcomes.
Manage project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards to ensure full compliance with contractual agreements.
Partner with sales teams to ensure a seamless transition of projects from post-sale to execution.
Build and sustain strong working relationships with clients and internal teams.
Requirements & Qualifications
Strong understanding of engineering principles across mechanical, automotive, maritime, and industrial domains
Experience in leading client engagements and managing offshore delivery teams
Proven ability to translate client needs into actionable project plans
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction and internal team collaboration
Demonstrated ability to negotiate design specifications, technical requirements, and cost estimates
Experience in optimizing manufacturing processes for cost efficiency and production volume
Strong analytical skills to assess existing methods, recommend improvements, and implement corrective actions
Capability to lead technical reviews and conduct in-depth analyses to improve outcomes
Proactive in identifying root causes for non-standard requirements and implementing solutions
About the Company
The company, identified as Vee Technologies, is seeking to expand its product engineering operations by hiring a Director-level professional. While specific details on company size, mission, and broader operations were not provided, the job description indicates a client-focused business that leverages deep engineering expertise across various sectors including mechanical, automotive, maritime, and industrial. They utilize offshore delivery teams to provide solutions, suggesting a global or distributed operational model. The role is fully remote, indicating a flexible work environment. The company's core business revolves around providing engineering solutions and project delivery to clients, working closely with both clients and internal teams to ensure technical requirements are met and projects are executed seamlessly.