Director of Product Development

Job Description

Job Description

The Director, Engineering manages and coordinates the activities of Product, Development and Engineering team members for the development and sustainment of new owner direct & Motili technology platforms and to internal design standards.  Directs and verifies test plans, test data, simulations, specifications, drawings, BOM’s, and other related documentation for product changes and new product designs.  Ensures compliance with internal design standards.  Confers with other departments as necessary in the review and verification of product designs.  Supports first production planning and assists with production launches.  Oversees the sustaining efforts for our product designs.  Mentors and develops his / her team.  Prepares succession and talent plans for his / her group.

Position Responsibilities may include :

• Lead our cost down initiatives that support the overall cost-down target for the business.
• Direct and guide product design based on technical knowledge and experience.
• Oversee the development and execution of Engineering development and verification testing.
• Manage resources to meet project workloads.
• Participate on cross functional teams to launch products, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
• Define project scopes and timing.
• Provide support for both manufacturing and field issues.
• Lead the creation and sustainment of DFMEA’s, test plans, and compliance testing.
• Participate in a series of independent design reviews on active projects to review & approve their design intentions.
• Oversee the creation of product design documentation including bills of materials, cost analyses, drawings, and engineering change requests.
• Support agency certifications for both safety (UL, ETL) and performance (DOE, AHRI).
• Mentor and develop team members to prepare them for greater responsibility within the organization.
• Prepare development, talent and succession plans and establishes key metrics and goals for the team.
• Participate in additional strategic projects to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope :

Knowledge & Skills :

Competency : Experience :

Education / Certification

People Management : Yes

Physical Requirements / Work Environment :

Reports To :

Salary : $177,160.00 to $221,580.00

The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits for employees include healthcare and dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, 401K and different types of paid time off.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV / AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.