Put Strong Engineering Leadership Behind Product Development
Engineering leadership carries broad influence in a manufacturing business. The Vice President of Engineering helps shape how products are designed, how development teams operate, and how engineering decisions support quality, manufacturability, and growth.
TYGES recruits Vice Presidents of Engineering for manufacturers that need technical leadership with real operating range. We look for executives who can lead engineering teams, improve development discipline, and work effectively across operations, quality, supply chain, and executive leadership. The goal is to identify someone who can lead engineering effectively while helping the business perform at a higher level.
Why Manufacturing Companies Trust TYGES to Find VPs of Engineering
- 20+ Years in Manufacturing Executive Search
- 4:1 Interview-to-Placement Ratio
- Access to Passive, Proven Talent Nationwide
- Service Options Built Around Hiring Goals
- Trusted by Top-Tier Manufacturers, National Reach, Global Capabilities
- Focus on Culture and Long-Term Fit
- Consultative, High-Touch Approach
- Support for Full Leadership Team Buildouts
- Insight into Engineering Leadership and Cross-Functional Alignment
- Success Recruiting Leaders for Complex Product Development and Manufacturing Engineering Environments
- Experience Supporting New Product Development, Team Buildout, and Technical Leadership Searches
What Makes a Strong Vice President of Engineering in Manufacturing?
A strong manufacturing Vice President of Engineering brings technical judgment, organizational leadership, and product development discipline to the business.
Based on years of successful placements, here’s what we look for in a candidate for this role:
- Experience leading engineering teams across product development, design, validation, and technical execution
- Ability to connect engineering priorities with business goals, customer requirements, and manufacturing realities
- Track record of improving development processes, team structure, and cross-functional coordination
- Strong understanding of manufacturability, product quality, production readiness, and engineering handoff into operations
- Experience leading through new product introduction, growth, organizational change, or portfolio expansion
- Leadership presence that builds credibility with executives, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders
Robert Meeker, Managing Director
The TYGES Way
At TYGES, we believe exceptional hiring outcomes don't happen by accident — they're built through a disciplined, people-first process. The TYGES Way is our five-pillar framework that guides every engagement, from the first conversation to long after the offer is accepted, ensuring that both clients and candidates feel heard, informed, and confident at every step. It's not just how we work; it's our commitment to being a true partner in your success.
- We hear your needs
- We co-create a plan
- We garner your buy-in
- We detail each step
- We provide updates
- We bridge tough conversations
- We align needs and offerings
- We brief and debrief
- We advise
- We lead the process
- We manage expectations
- We smooth the transition
- Continue communications
- ★The Guarantee★
Attention Engineering VPs: Find Your Next Opportunity With TYGES
Are you an experienced manufacturing engineer executive searching for your next leadership opportunity in product development? TYGES welcomes the opportunity to help you find a role where your experience, strategic perspective, and ability to build strong engineering teams can make a lasting impact.
Please reach out and submit your resume to our manufacturing executive recruitment team.
Connect with TYGES Experts Today
TYGES is your trusted partner in growing your operations and nurturing your company culture. With more than 20 years of experience in executive headhunting and exceptional industry expertise, we know what it takes to find the right candidate for your open position
If you’re interested in an executive search process that prioritizes collaboration, ongoing communication, and transparency, it’s time to explore the TYGES method. Contact our manufacturing operations recruiters today, and we’ll explore what’s next together.