Overview
Director Of Engineering Jobs in York, PA at KRB Machinery Company
Title: Director Of Engineering
Company: KRB Machinery Company
Location: York, PA
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.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, click Apply Now or email [email protected] and let’s start the conversation!
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