Vice President of Engineering
US$150,000 – US$180,000 / yr base salary
Posted 1 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Vice President of Engineering #0405KC”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 12+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
| Base salary | US$150,000 – US$180,000 / yr |
|---|---|
| Cash bonus | US$27,000 |
| Total comp | US$150,000 – US$207,000 |
Field of studyChemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyEngineering
Study levelMaster's or higher
Keller Executive Search is recruiting on behalf of a specialized rubber and polymer manufacturer. Our client is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to guide product development, technical strategy, and engineering excellence across its manufacturing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish the organization’s engineering and product development strategy.
- Lead product engineering, process engineering, research, and technical services teams.
- Direct the development and commercialization of rubber and polymer products.
- Improve material performance, product consistency, manufacturability, and technical quality.
- Evaluate new compounds, production technologies, equipment, and automation opportunities.
- Oversee engineering standards, technical documentation, testing, and change controls.
- Partner with customers on specifications, applications, and technical problem-solving.
- Manage engineering budgets, project priorities, staffing, and capital recommendations.
- Protect intellectual property and support patent development where appropriate.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, materials, polymer, or manufacturing engineering.
Advanced engineering degree preferred.
12+ years of progressive engineering experience.
5+ years leading engineering managers or multidisciplinary technical teams.
Experience within rubber, polymers, elastomers, chemicals, or related manufacturing.
Knowledge of product development, materials testing, and manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated success bringing technical products from concept to production.
Benefits
Salary: $150,000 to $180,000 annually, plus annual bonus
Annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 5% company match
Relocation assistance where applicable
20 days of paid time off
Paid holidays and year-end shutdown days
Engineering conference and education allowance
Patent recognition program
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. For all positions, whether with Keller Executive Search or our clients, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.