M.C. Dean, Inc. · 2 months ago
Deputy Director of Advanced Product Development.
Caroline County, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expM.C. Dean, Inc. is Building Intelligence®, designing and maintaining cyber-physical solutions for critical facilities. They are seeking a Deputy Director of Advanced Product Development to drive innovation and oversee the full lifecycle of advanced product development, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term vision and growth objectives.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive product development strategy that aligns with the company’s long-term vision and growth objectives
Drive technology innovation, R&D initiatives, and platform development to create sustainable competitive advantage
Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for integration into new or existing product lines
Oversee the full lifecycle of advanced product development—concept design, prototyping, validation, launch, and sustainment
Lead cross-functional engineering programs involving mechanical, electrical, controls, and software systems
Champion design for manufacturability (DFM), modular architectures, and common platform strategies to optimize scalability and cost efficiency
Establish and maintain best-in-class engineering processes and standards, including DFMEA, Six Sigma, Lean Product Development, and Stage-Gate or Agile governance
Ensure all product designs meet or exceed requirements for performance, safety, compliance, reliability, and cost
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to enable efficient transfer from development to production
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering organization with strong technical depth and leadership capability
Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Support succession planning and career development for technical and managerial talent across the team
Partner with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to align technical execution with market and customer needs
Represent the Advanced Product Development function in strategic reviews, executive meetings, and cross-organizational initiatives
Engage with external partners, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to advance product and technology goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering required
12+ years of engineering and product development experience in complex manufacturing
8+ years of executive or senior leadership experience managing cross-functional engineering
Demonstrated success developing and launching products in sectors such as HVAC, heavy machinery, power systems, or industrial
Expertise in tools such as CAD (Creo, SolidWorks), PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill), and simulation (ANSYS, MATLAB)
Strong understanding of global compliance and regulatory standards (UL, CE, RoHS, ISO, etc.)
Experience with Stage-Gate, Agile, or hybrid development
Proven ability to lead technical strategy, build teams, and collaborate across functions in global organizations
Preferred
Master's or MBA preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave
Company
M.C. Dean, Inc.
M.C. Dean, Inc. offers comprehensive technological systems in Washington.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Dean
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Frazier
Marcomm Business Partner
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