Vice President Of Product Engineering
Listed on 2026-05-29
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Manager, Systems Engineer
Are you a highly autonomous leader who thrives when building structured, high-performance systems? Do you excel at influencing others, solving complex operational challenges, and driving accountability across multiple departments? Are you energized by strategic planning, measurable performance, and leading teams in a fast-paced environment where uptime and customer satisfaction are critical?
If this sounds like you, then we need to talk…
Frazer, a leading builder of emergency medical vehicles, is currently seeking a Vice President of Product Engineering to join our team. The Vice President of Product Engineering at Frazer reports to the President
, and is responsible for leading and executing Frazer’s product and engineering strategy, overseeing all engineering functions, personnel, and product development initiatives. This role owns the design, development, and continuous improvement of Frazer’s products and manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with company growth objectives, operational capabilities, and customer needs. Ideal candidates will bring executive-level leadership, strong technical expertise, and a proven ability to drive results across engineering and manufacturing environments.
Does a Week in the Life of the Vice President of Product Engineering Look Like?
- Champions and enforces a Safety First culture across all engineering and product development activities.
- Establishes and maintains engineering processes that ensure accurate and timely release of production job orders, including Bills of Material (BOMs) and work instructions.
- Owns and continuously improves systems that reduce BOM errors, work instruction defects, and downstream production issues using data-driven metrics.
- Leads the development, design, and validation of new products, systems, and manufacturing processes aligned with business strategy.
- Builds and leads a high-performing engineering organization with clear accountability for performance and development.
- Establishes priorities and allocates resources across engineering initiatives to support new product development and continuous improvement.
- Oversees engineering validation strategies including testing protocols and product verification processes.
- Defines and enforces engineering standards, specifications, and success criteria.
- Partners with Sales and customers to translate market needs into scalable engineering solutions.
- Serves as the executive technical leader ensuring alignment between engineering, operations, and sales.
- Oversees design and development of fabricated components and systems for manufacturability and cost-efficiency.
- Implements engineering metrics that drive improvements in quality, throughput, cost, and delivery.
- Leads departmental budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
- Develops and mentors engineering leadership including succession planning and organizational growth.
- Establishes systems for effective work prioritization and cross-functional coordination.
- Represents Frazer in industry engagements to support innovation and market awareness.
- Drives continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing integration.
- Ensures adherence to company policies, safety programs, and core values.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related discipline preferred)
- 12–15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, product development, and manufacturing environments
- 5+ years of senior leadership experience (Director level or above), including leadership of managers and cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated success in leading engineering organizations within Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and/or Configure-to-Order (CTO) environments
- Proven track record of delivering business results, including improvements in product cost, quality, manufacturability, and time-to-market
- Experience driving new product development and product lifecycle management in a manufacturing setting
- Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their integration with engineering and production processes
Education and Experience:
- M.S. Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
- Syteline ERP System
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