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SPX Technologies · 1 day ago

Director of Engineering

Ohio, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

SPX Technologies is a global company focused on building innovative solutions for a sustainable world. The Director of Engineering will lead a high-performing team in research and development, new product development, and sustaining engineering, driving innovation and aligning engineering strategies with business goals.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop a compelling engineering vision that supports the company’s growth strategy and competitive positioning

Build, mentor, and motivate an engaged team of engineering managers and technical experts

Foster an environment that promotes innovation, technical excellence, and personal accountability

Translate business objectives into engineering initiatives with measurable impact on revenue, cost, and quality

Drive R&D efforts aimed at exploring new technologies, materials, and automation opportunities that create product differentiation and cost advantage

Establish a structured innovation process to move promising ideas through feasibility, prototyping, and validation stages

Stay ahead of emerging trends, ensuring the company is positioned as an innovation leader in its market space

Collaborate with Product Management to identify technology gaps and define new development opportunities

Oversee the end-to-end product development cycle—from concept definition through design, testing, and launch

Partner with the Product Management team to ensure engineering deliverables align with product roadmaps and market needs

Drive time-to-market improvements by streamlining design reviews, prototyping, and validation processes

Implement design-for-manufacturability principles to ensure smooth handoffs to Operations

Encourage iterative development and fast learning cycles to accelerate product innovation

Lead efforts to continuously enhance existing products for reliability, performance, and serviceability

Partner with Operations and Quality teams to address production issues and implement design improvements that reduce costs and complexity

Support commercial teams by resolving customer-specific engineering issues efficiently and effectively

Use data-driven analysis to guide product updates, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term product profitability

Oversee the engineering support process for custom or configuration-based customer orders

Develop standardized tools and digital systems to speed up quoting, design, and approval cycles

Ensure designs meet customer requirements while maintaining manufacturability and cost targets

Work closely with Commercial and Operations teams to deliver engineered solutions that strengthen customer relationships

Partner with the Commercial team to provide technical support during the sales process, helping define feasible, profitable solutions

Collaborate with Operations to align product designs with production capabilities and capacity planning

Serve as a bridge between engineering and business functions, ensuring shared accountability for results

Manage budgets, staffing plans, and key performance metrics to ensure efficiency and productivity

Implement modern engineering tools, processes, and KPI frameworks that drive clarity and continuous improvement

Champion Lean principles and digital transformation initiatives to streamline workflows

Establish strong project management discipline, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery of engineering projects

Qualification

Engineering leadershipProduct developmentCross-functional collaborationProject managementDesign for ManufacturingSoftware developmentContinuous improvementTeam developmentCommunicationProblem solving

Required

10 plus years of progressive experience leading engineering and product development teams preferably in an industrial environment

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational alignment

Demonstrated knowledge and interest in new and emerging technologies and engineering development tools

Demonstrated experience with software development/management

Proven experience improving engineering processes and reducing NPI cycle times

Prior experience leading with a Design for Manufacturing approach for both legacy products and new designs

Experience with effectively leading teams through change

Experience working alongside external parties to deliver on new products as well as support existing products from a hardware and software perspective

Prior experience managing product development within budget and on time

Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

Process orientation and disposition toward continuous improvement

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals of varying backgrounds, with and without a technical background

Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and effectively implement changes

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams at all levels and present data and recommendations

Hands-on leadership with successful team development

Benefits

Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave

Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one

Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans

Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Company

SPX Technologies

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ABOUT SPX SPX Technologies is a supplier of highly engineered products and technologies, holding leadership positions in the HVAC and detection and measurement markets.

Founded in 1912

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.spx.com

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