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Hayward Holdings, Inc. · 1 day ago

Global Director of Engineering

North Kingstown, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Hayward Holdings Inc., the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment, is seeking a Global Director of Engineering to shape and execute their engineering vision. This strategic leader will drive innovation, operational excellence, and organizational capability for the electronics center of excellence, ensuring alignment with global business objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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Responsibilities

Architect and Implement Engineering Strategy: Define and execute the long-term engineering roadmap, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and market trends. Champion the adoption of advanced technologies and methodologies to maintain Hayward’s leadership in product innovation and quality

Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Establish and nurture strategic partnerships across engineering centers and global business units. Facilitate knowledge sharing, process harmonization, and best practice adoption to optimize product development and operational efficiency

Governance and Process Excellence: Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of engineering processes, including gated development systems, reliability engineering, and compliance frameworks. Ensure rigorous adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements

Organizational Capability and Talent Development: Strategically manage and develop engineering talent, fostering a high-performance culture and succession pipeline. Mentor emerging leaders and technical experts, promoting professional growth and organizational resilience

Innovation and Product Leadership: Direct the conceptualization and execution of complex product and platform initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights and market intelligence. Guide teams in developing robust product architectures and project plans that deliver superior customer value

Financial Stewardship: Optimize the financial impact of engineering activities by driving cost-effective solutions, resource allocation, and value creation. Collaborate with executive leadership to align departmental budgets and investments with strategic priorities

Risk Management and Problem Solving: Lead root cause analysis and risk mitigation efforts for product and process challenges. Champion a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement

Global Perspective: Ensure compliance with regional regulations and standards. Adapt strategies to meet diverse market and customer needs

Technical Oversight: Ensure robust architecture, scalability, and security in all engineering solutions. Oversee adoption of best practices in product development and infrastructure

Qualification

Engineering leadershipProduct developmentStrategic initiativesDesign for X methodologiesElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringAnalytical skillsBusiness acumenRisk managementCommunicationGlobal team leadership