Regional Head of Solutions and Engineering- Americas

Regional Head of Solutions and Engineering
- Americas

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We are Grundfos—a truly innovative and international organization producing high-quality intelligent water and climate solutions. We constantly seek to enhance existing products and develop new cutting‑edge offerings. If you're passionate about developing and executing a unified strategy for engineering, product management, and innovation, then this is a great opportunity to lead with purpose.

You will lead our newly formed Water Treatment Solutions Portfolio & Engineering organization across the Americas region. Responsible for product strategy, innovation, R&D, product lifecycle management, application development, and engineering execution. You will report directly to the Head of Water Treatment - Americas, and collaborate with key stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Sales and Service. This role is pivotal in driving alignment between market needs and technical solutions to support growth and customer satisfaction.

• Develop and execute a unified strategy for engineering, product management, and innovation across all WT Americas.
• Drive the integration of legacy teams (Newterra, MECO, Water Works) into a single, high‑performing organization with standardized tools and processes fostering a growth‑oriented culture.

• Lead engineering teams to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions that meet customer and market requirements.
• Manage product lifecycle from ideation through development, launch, and phase‑out.
• Ensure portfolio competitiveness through innovation, differentiation, and value creation.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all engineering activities.
• Lead cross‑functional teams for new product development and portfolio optimization.
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines for engineering and portfolio initiatives.

• Lead, manage, and performance‑manage the team of collaborators (annual reviews, Employee Motivation Survey/annual motivation survey, etc.) and provide constructive feedback necessary for the team to perform their work effectively.
• Foster an atmosphere of trust and openness within their scope of responsibility.
• Cultivate strong collaboration within the department.
• Train and develop members of the collaborator team to meet expected objectives and follow processes and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, product management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in portfolio and engineering leadership, preferably in industrial or water treatment sectors.
• Proven track record in product strategy, innovation, and engineering execution.
• Strong understanding of market needs, technology trends, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience in international and matrixed environments.

You’ll be an invaluable part of our global leadership team, a diverse network of pioneers guiding others in seeing possibilities, not problems. You’ll be instrumental in advancing our global innovation with a clear sense of purpose, embodying our six core values, guiding our colleagues in living them day by day, and making a difference in global projects. We support you in navigating your own career and development path, offering you tools to hone your leadership craft, both within your field and to broaden your interest or expertise in areas such as diversity & inclusion, coaching and culture.

• Flexible working hours and up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year.
• We shut down between Christmas and New Years allowing you to spend time with family and friends.
• Annual bonuses, parental support, internal well‑being consultants and programs.
• Competitive medical insurance rates medical, dental, and vision…