Vice President of Engineering

Job overview

The Vice President of Engineering role is onsite in Battle Creek, MI; compensation is not specified. Freedom Motors USA manufactures and retails wheelchair-accessible vehicles, focusing on customized options for customers. This role leads the engineering function across new vehicle-conversion development, validation and launch, sustaining engineering, and design for manufacturability. It guides the engineering team and supports safe, compliant products and efficient production.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop the engineering team
• oversee product development from concept and CAD through prototype, validation, and launch
• guide regulatory compliance and crash testing
• improve manufacturability with Production
• evaluate OEM platforms
• oversee engineering documentation and change management
• partner with Quality, Sales, and Service
• manage the engineering budget, capital plan, and hiring roadmap.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vice president of engineering

engineering leadership

automotive engineering

vehicle conversions

product development

crash testing

regulatory compliance

design for manufacturability

battle creek mi

freedom motors usa

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), 401(k) matching, performance bonus, dental, health and vision insurance, paid time off, advancement opportunities, and wellness resources.

Why this role

Leads engineering for wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions, including crash validation and production efficiency.

About the employer

Freedom Motors USA is hiring for this role. Industry: Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.