NOW HIRING: Millerbernd Manufacturing is hiring a Director of Engineering to join our Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) team! The Director of Engineering (T&I) is responsible for directing goals and strategies for the professional engineering & product design teams. They will internally coordinate efforts for successful product development with customer care teams. Externally customer facing, especially with departments of transportation, electrical contractors, specifiers, and committees. Internally support supply chain and operations teams, contributing to scalable manufacturing methods.
Job Title: Director of Engineering
Location: Winsted, MN
Salary Range: $140,518 – $173,265 / year (Exempt role)
(In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.)
Shift Schedule: 1st shift Monday – Friday Business Hours
Shift Differential: 1st shift – N/A
Key Roles and Responsibilities as a Director of Engineering:
- LMA
- DOT forward facing
- Enter new markets
- AASHTO knowledgebase
- Industry expertise
As a Director of Engineering, you will:
- Engrain yourself in the industry through committees and conferences
- Develop new, and maintain established, communication channels through which customers can readily contact the company in coordination with customer experience team
- Display strong leadership, team building, project management and delegation skills
- Hire, develop, train, and build a high-performing team that effectively aligns with the established engineering standards and compliments the customer experience strategy
- Development and standardization of effective design and calculation processes
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and drafting team for effective capturing of shop build standards and incorporate into designs
- Proactively advocate internally for solutions and managing the customer escalation process regarding DOT standards and specifications
- Ensure design team’s effective communication with field representatives and distributors, in alignment with sales strategies
- Facilitate individual and team growth through effective development plans
Role Qualifications as a Director of Engineering:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related technical field
- Demonstrated experience with business-to-business product development, and/or business content or specification development in a technical setting. Other combinations of formal training and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge and experience in CAD software, preferably Solid Works
- Expert knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strategic mindset and foresight in understanding product development and project management
- Use effective and appropriate written and verbal communication skills both internally and externally, including; leading meetings, team activities, giving presentations, and resolving issues.
- Problem analysis and problem-solving abilities
- Strong interpersonal, networking, and influencing skills
- Professional, detail oriented in their work, especially customer-facing
- Confident, driven, and dynamic, producing high-quality results personally and within the team
- Self-motivated and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional skills in math, including fractions, decimals, geometry, and algebraic concepts
- Collaborative approach in team and individual settings, leading a high-performance team
- Data-driven mindset and an aptitude for technology
Work Environment (office):
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/stand; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk short distances. On occasion, the employee may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. While on the production floor, all employees are required to wear company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Join Millerbernd Manufacturing – Where Your Career Can Take Shape
About Us: At Millerbernd, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. We're dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities where you can unlock your potential, turn ideas into action, and be part of a skilled, diverse, and driven team. From day one, you’ll experience a supportive and dynamic environment designed to help you grow and succeed.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
- Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
- Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
- Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
Financial Security
- 401(k) with 4% Match – Immediate vesting
- Incentive Pay – Performance-based bonus programs depending on your role and shift
- This role is eligible for participation in the company’s “Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)”, a financial performance-based bonus program
- Payouts are determined by the company’s operational results and are distributed in the first quarter of the subsequent year
Work-Life Balance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
- Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses
- Uniform Subsidy – For eligible roles
Benefits available to employees working 30+ hours/week. 401(k) available to all employees.
What to Expect from the Hiring Process
- Submit Your Application – Our internal Talent Acquisition Team personally reviews every application
- Phone Interview – If your background aligns with the role, we’ll reach out for an introductory call
- Onsite Interview & Facility Tour – Get a firsthand look at what it's like to work at Millerbernd
- Follow-Up & Offer – Stay informed throughout the process; most decisions are made within 3–10 business days
We're an Equal Opportunity Employer
Millerbernd Manufacturing Company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Ready to shape your future with us?
Apply today and discover what’s possible at Millerbernd.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical field
- Demonstrated business-to-business product development experience and/or technical business content or specification development experience
- Knowledge and experience with CAD software
- Experience with SolidWorks
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strategic mindset and foresight in product development and project management
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including leading meetings, team activities, presentations, and issue resolution
- Problem analysis and problem-solving abilities
- Strong interpersonal, networking, and influencing skills
- Professional, detail-oriented customer-facing approach
- Confidence, drive, and ability to produce high-quality individual and team results
- Self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional mathematics skills, including fractions, decimals, geometry, and algebra
- Collaborative approach and ability to lead a high-performance team
- Data-driven mindset and aptitude for technology
- Authorization to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship
What We Do
Driven by values and dedicated to growing a safe and secure company, Millerbernd is the industry expert in manufacturing lighting and traffic poles for the departments of transportation across the United States. We are a privately owned company of three generations founded in 1933 and located in the heart of the Midwest, Winsted, Minnesota. While primarily serving the departments of transportation through our pole business, we also offer two other products- Rings and Cylinders and Airfield Ground Lighting. Our Ring and Cylinder business provides various rings and cylinders to OEMs across the US via our non-waste production process. Our Airfield Ground Lighting business produces airport lighting structures serving global equipment distributors and installers in this market. With 650,000 square feet of manufacturing space and averaging double-digit business growth year over year, Millerbernd is proudly growing a safe and secure company not only for our employees and customers but also for the future.
