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At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers ... As the Director of Defense Engineering, you will: The Director, Defense Engineering will provide ...

The Director of Endpoint Engineering provides strategic, architectural, and engineering leadership ... Lead the design and engineering of solutions that meet enterprise requirements for performance ...

... solutions • Evaluate build vs. buy decisions for engineering tools, capacity, and partnerships ... This Director of Engineering role sits at the center of that mission. You'll report directly to the ...

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers ... As the Director of Defense Engineering, you will: The Director, Defense Engineering will provide ...

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers ... As the Director of Defense Engineering, you will: The Director, Defense Engineering will provide ...

Global Engineering Director

Novi, MI · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Direct the Company's patent and technology license activities, including technical papers ... You continually assess the market potential of an innovative idea or solution. You analyze multiple ...

Direct the Company's patent and technology license activities, including technical papers ... You continually assess the market potential of an innovative idea or solution. You analyze multiple ...

We are looking for a visionary and technically strong Director of Software Engineering to lead our engineering teams in building scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions. This role ...

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How much do director solutions engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for director solutions engineering in Michigan is $169,708.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,300.00 and $220,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director solutions engineering?

To excel as a Director Solutions Engineering, you need deep expertise in technical solution design, team leadership, and a proven track record in pre-sales or customer-facing engineering roles, often supported by a degree in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with CRM platforms, cloud infrastructure (such as AWS or Azure), and certification in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are commonly expected. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to motivate cross-functional teams are critical soft skills. These capabilities enable effective alignment of technical solutions with business goals, ensuring successful project delivery and strong client relationships.

What are some common challenges faced by a director solutions engineering, and how can they be navigated?

A Director Solutions Engineering often faces the challenge of balancing technical innovation with client requirements and business objectives. Managing a diverse team while ensuring consistent quality across multiple projects requires strong organizational and people management skills. It’s also common to navigate complex stakeholder expectations, deliver under tight deadlines, and stay updated with rapidly evolving technologies. Success in this role depends on proactive communication, robust problem-solving abilities, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning within the team.

What does a director solutions engineering do?

A Director of Solutions Engineering leads a team of solution engineers who support sales efforts by providing technical expertise, product demonstrations, and customized solutions for clients. They bridge the gap between technical capabilities and customer needs, ensuring the company's products align with business objectives. This role involves managing pre-sales strategies, collaborating with product and engineering teams, and mentoring solution engineers to drive customer success. Additionally, they play a key role in refining sales processes and improving technical enablement.

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Infographic showing various Director Solutions Engineering job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $169,708 per year, or $81.6 per hour.

Director of Defense Engineering

Roush

Warren, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries.  With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.  We want motivated, ambitious people who put the needs of our customers first, bring creativity to their work and will do whatever it takes to achieve success.  If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.

At Roush, we work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn’t believe. At Roush, you are part of building the future.

As the Director of Defense Engineering, you will:
The Director, Defense Engineering will provide technical leadership across all engineering teams in the Defense organization. The role will lead technology transfer and collaboration between the Defense group and other parts of the engineering business unit in the organization. The role will guide teams through engineering development, maintain team capabilities and competencies, and engage with customers on multiple design-led programs. The Director, Defense Engineering will understand the business and manage multiple clients and locations in a dynamic environment.  This role is located in Warren, MI.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and direction for engineering team.
  • Focus on staff development strategies that supports the business plan and strategic direction.
  • Create an environment supportive of positive employee engagement.
  • Manage engineering operations including capacity planning, utilization, resource assignment, process management, and engineering metrics.
  • Provide leadership and direction on quotations and project reviews to assure that targets and
  • project budget costs are met.
  • Identify engineering focus areas to improve or streamline the development process and execution of
  • engineering initiatives, and eliminate non-value-added activities at all levels of the engineering.
  • Support business development actions, proposal development and Defense strategy direction.
  • Support financials for Defense business including projections, forecasting, reconciliation, and
  • presentation to management.
  • Oversee management and performance expectations of managers, supervisors and leaders through
  • performance feedback.
  • Lead continuous process improvement efforts and reinforce quality systems to ensure production quality.

To be considered for the Director of Defense Engineering, you will need:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience leading engineers performing system design, electrical, mechanical, and software in the automotive or defense, with a minimum of 4 years in the defense industry.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing business financials (profit, loss & sales margins).
  • U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident allowing for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
  • compliance.
  • Experience in CAD/CAM/CAE and PLM supported process improvement and re-engineering in
  • engineering and manufacturing processes
  • Experience in system engineering and software development tools and methodologies
  • Ability to understand staffing demand and supply data metrics.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, and ability to effectively manage multiple projects.
  • Ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively meet program staffing
  • requirements.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word and Excel), and effective communication
  • skills, both written and verbal.

A successful candidate may also have:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance up to Top Secret
  • Master’s degree in engineering or MBA.
  • Experience working with the US Department of Defense
  • Design and Contract specifications

Our full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

To apply for this position and view all of our other career opportunities at Roush, click here: https://jobs.roush.com/us/en/

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Company Description

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 4,000 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. We want motivated, ambitious people who put the needs of our customers first, bring creativity to their work and will do whatever it takes to achieve success. If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.


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