Vice President, Technology Hickory, North Carolina,

Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI.

USConec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today’s most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At USConec, you’ll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.

US Conec is seeking a visionary Vice President, Technology to lead the company's technology strategy, innovation roadmap, and next-generation product development within the passive optical interconnect industry. As a key member of the executive leadership team, this role will drive breakthrough technologies, research and development initiatives, and engineering excellence while partnering cross-functionally with product management, operations, manufacturing, and commercial teams to accelerate growth and strengthen US Conec's market leadership.

• Develop and execute short- and long-term technology strategies aligned with business objectives, growth plans, and market opportunities
• Establish and communicate a clear technology vision that drives innovation, scalability, and competitive advantage
• Partner with executive leadership to define technology priorities, investment strategies, and future technical capabilities
• Lead enterprise-wide innovation initiatives and foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Direct research and development programs focused on next-generation passive optical interconnect technologies and solutions
• Identify, evaluate, and commercialize emerging technologies, breakthrough products, and intellectual property opportunities
• Define and oversee technology roadmaps that support product development, customer needs, and long-term business objectives
• Provide executive leadership for major engineering programs, new product introductions, and technology commercialization efforts
• Ensure technology solutions meet performance, quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements
• Establish governance standards for technology platforms, engineering processes, and technical operations
• Drive operational excellence through process optimization, technology modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with customers, suppliers, research institutions, industry organizations, and technology partners
• Monitor industry trends, competitive technologies, and market developments to inform strategic planning and innovation priorities
• Represent US Conec in customer engagements, technical forums, industry conferences, and strategic partnership activities
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering, technology, and innovation teams
• Support succession planning, leadership development, and organizational capability building across technical functions
• Contribute to corporate strategy, budgeting, capital investment planning, and resource allocation as a member of the executive leadership team
• Utilize technical insights, market intelligence, and business analytics to support strategic decision-making and technology investments

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline
• 15+ years of experience in fiber optic components, passive optical devices, optical connectivity, or precision optical interconnect manufacturing
• Minim…