Director, Release Product Engineering

Director, Release Product Engineering

Lead manufacturing engineering and project management for released product portfolio, ensuring product governance, cross‑functional alignment, and execution of plant network optimization.

• Develop and lead governance of released products, driving functional alignment and prioritization of programs and projects in the released product portfolio.
• Lead end‑to‑end operations interface between the business, operations, and supply chain, acting as a liaison.
• Manage a team of operations members and program managers to partner with operations/supply chain, ensuring released product projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across functions to resolve conflicts and prioritize optimal business solutions.
• Develop and execute plant network optimization of existing products, manufacturing transfers, scale‑up of new products, supplier changes, vertical integration, and leading make‑vs‑buy analysis.

• 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years with a Master’s in Manufacturing/Operations, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Production Engineering, Cost Engineering, or equivalent (10+ years preferred).
• Strong background in environmental health and safety, product lifecycle management, process improvements, lean manufacturing, business acumen, cost optimization, project management, stakeholder management, change management, KPI management, budget management, people management, technology acumen, strategic planning, and operational strategies.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Sciences, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent. Master’s in engineering or business administration preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma or Design for Reliability and Manufacturability certification preferred.

Must reside in or within commuting distance to Plymouth, MN or Colorado Springs, CO. This role is onsite; no relocation benefits will be provided.

Salary range: $155,000 to $247,000 in MN; $163,000 to $259,000 elsewhere. Additional compensation may include incentive bonuses, sales commissions, and long‑term incentives.

Philips is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug‑free workplace.