Director of Product Engineering

Director of Product Engineering

$150000 - $180000 per year | Irwindale, CA | On-site | Permanent

A growing and innovative industrial technology manufacturer is seeking a Director of Product Engineering to lead the development and advancement of a sophisticated portfolio of industrial automation and measurement products.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an accomplished engineering executive who can combine deep technical expertise with strategic product leadership and a strong manufacturing background.

The Director of Product Engineering will lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for developing complex products spanning sensors, electronics, controls, embedded software, mechanical systems, and related technologies.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leader with significant experience working in a manufacturing environment and a proven track record of bringing technically complex products from concept through development, verification, manufacturing, launch, and ongoing product support.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important engineering organization and make a meaningful impact on the future of a sophisticated industrial technology portfolio.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead the development of innovative, technically complex manufactured products.
• Shape engineering strategy and long-term technology roadmaps.
• Build and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Influence product direction and major business decisions.
• Work at the intersection of engineering innovation, industrial technology, and manufacturing.
• Drive improvements in product development speed, quality, reliability, manufacturability, and operational excellence.

Key benefits include:

• Competitive compensation + 30% bonus
• Fortune 500-level medical/dental/vision
• 401(k) + match
• Generous PTO + 12 paid holidays
• Life, short and long term disability insurance
• Career growth opportunities and professional development
• Fitness membership stipend
• Work perks discount program
• Accelerated career growth opportunities
• High sustainability + innovation goals
• Commitment to safety in the workplace
• Warm + welcoming culture
• & much more!!!

What You'll Do:

• Lead and develop high-performing multidisciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, software, embedded systems, and test/verification disciplines.
• Build a collaborative, innovative engineering culture focused on technical excellence, accountability, continuous improvement, and speed to market.
• Drive the strategic direction and execution of the product development roadmap from concept through commercialization and sustaining engineering.
• Partner closely with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure products are designed for efficient production, quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Identify emerging technologies, industry trends, and market opportunities that can strengthen the company's product portfolio and competitive position.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate technical opportunities and risks affecting product performance, cost, profitability, timelines, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead technology strategy, intellectual property development, and long-term engineering roadmap planning.
• Establish priorities and allocate engineering resources based on business objectives, market opportunities, customer needs, manufacturing requirements, and technical considerations.
• Develop and manage relationships with external engineering partners, technical suppliers, and development resources.
• Strengthen engineering processes, standards, metrics, and best practices to improve product quality, development speed, cost efficiency, manufacturability, and execution.
• Ensure products meet applicable safety, regulatory, design, manufacturing, and performance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across product development, engineering operations, testing, verification, manufacturing readiness, and industrialization activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, commercial teams, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and senior leadership.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience leading product engineering, R&D, or multidisciplinary engineering organizations within a…