Engineering Director Jobs in Oregon
Engineering Director jobs in Oregon are active and competitive, with strong demand concentrated in semiconductor manufacturing, clean technology, software infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. Portland, Hillsboro, and Beaverton anchor the bulk of hiring, where established employers like Intel, Nike, and FLIR Systems maintain deep engineering leadership teams. The most in-demand specialties include hardware systems engineering, software platform leadership, and sustainability-focused manufacturing operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.
What you’ll do:
- Provide employees with the equipment, resources and training needed to implement changes effectively and efficiently to ensure quality.
- Ensure trust and engage employees in the problem-solving process by actively listening to improvement ideas and the development of solutions.
- Proactively address new ideas, technologies, standards and processes to meet constantly evolving customer requirements.
- Guide expenditures to stay within budgets while meeting major growth objectives.
- Monitor, measure and report on operational, engineering, quality, process and product issues, opportunities, development plans and achievements.
- Keep current on new technology in order to continue to obtain maximum results and ROI.
- Lead the Engineer's support of the Manufacturing teams, tools and processes to cooperatively meet our quality and productivity goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
What you’ll need:
- Strong Customer Service Orientation.
- Direct, hands on engineering background with LEAN and/or Six Sigma experience
- Proven leadership skills to drive strategy, develop process and people and improve results.
- Proven project management skills to drive to successful completion and eliminate waste.
- Experience in Test Engineering a plus.
- Good verbal and written communication skills (ability to read, write and communicate English)
Education and/or Experience:
- BS or BA degree.
- Experience managing in an Electronic Manufacturing environment.
- Strong PCBA experience.
- Experience in a regulated environment including ISO, Aerospace or medical devices.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary
Benefits
Employees enjoy a highly competitive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401K (with employer match)
- Up to 120 hours earned paid time off in the first year of employment
- Paid holidays
Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.
What you’ll do:
- Provide employees with the equipment, resources and training needed to implement changes effectively and efficiently to ensure quality.
- Ensure trust and engage employees in the problem-solving process by actively listening to improvement ideas and the development of solutions.
- Proactively address new ideas, technologies, standards and processes to meet constantly evolving customer requirements.
- Guide expenditures to stay within budgets while meeting major growth objectives.
- Monitor, measure and report on operational, engineering, quality, process and product issues, opportunities, development plans and achievements.
- Keep current on new technology in order to continue to obtain maximum results and ROI.
- Lead the Engineer's support of the Manufacturing teams, tools and processes to cooperatively meet our quality and productivity goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
What you’ll need:
- Strong Customer Service Orientation.
- Direct, hands on engineering background with LEAN and/or Six Sigma experience
- Proven leadership skills to drive strategy, develop process and people and improve results.
- Proven project management skills to drive to successful completion and eliminate waste.
- Experience in Test Engineering a plus.
- Good verbal and written communication skills (ability to read, write and communicate English)
Education and/or Experience:
- BS or BA degree.
- Experience managing in an Electronic Manufacturing environment.
- Strong PCBA experience.
- Experience in a regulated environment including ISO, Aerospace or medical devices.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary
Benefits
Employees enjoy a highly competitive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401K (with employer match)
- Up to 120 hours earned paid time off in the first year of employment
- Paid holidays
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Construction & Real Estate
- Electronics & Hardware
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering director jobs across Oregon.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, mechanical, software, or systems engineering from an accredited program
- Ten or more years of progressive engineering experience with at least three in a people-management role
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams from design through production
- Experience owning product or program roadmaps and delivering against schedule, cost, and quality targets
- Strong background in one or more Oregon-relevant domains such as semiconductor fabrication, embedded systems, or clean energy
- Familiarity with engineering compliance frameworks including ISO standards, ITAR, or environmental regulations applicable in Oregon
Engineering Director Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering director in Oregon?
Most engineering directors in Oregon reach the role through a combination of an accredited engineering degree and progressive leadership experience rather than a state-issued license specific to that title. Engineers who oversee public-works projects or stamp drawings must hold an active Professional Engineer license through the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. For private-sector technology and manufacturing roles, the path typically runs from individual contributor to engineering manager before reaching director level.
How much do engineering directors make in Oregon?
Engineering directors in Oregon earn a median of about $177,190 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $129,470 for the lowest 10% to over $239,080 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire engineering directors in Oregon?
Companies currently hiring engineering directors in Oregon include Quanta Services, Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, and ZincFive, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Oregon's concentration of semiconductor, athletic-technology, and clean-energy companies means director-level openings often require specialized domain knowledge tied to those industries.
Which Oregon cities have the most engineering director jobs?
Portland, Salem, and Tualatin lead Oregon in engineering director openings. The Portland-Hillsboro metro drives most of the volume because Intel's large semiconductor campuses in Washington County generate consistent leadership demand, while Portland proper houses the headquarters and engineering centers of companies like Nike, Daimler Trucks North America, and a growing set of clean-technology firms.
Are there remote engineering director jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused roles because engineering directors in Oregon frequently oversee lab operations, manufacturing floors, or hardware development that requires on-site presence. About 57% of engineering director openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements far more prevalent than fully remote. The portions of the role most amenable to remote work include strategic planning, vendor management, and cross-functional stakeholder communication.
How can I get hired as a engineering director in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic path for candidates without director experience is to move through a senior engineer or engineering manager role at a large Oregon employer and build a record of leading projects and people. Intel's Oregon sites, in particular, run structured rotational and leadership development programs that prepare senior engineers for management tracks. Holding or pursuing a Professional Engineer license from the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying adds credibility for roles touching public infrastructure or regulated hardware. Adjacent roles such as program manager or principal engineer are common lateral entry points.
Where can I find and apply to engineering director jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to engineering director jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit.
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