Cincinnati Fan · 10 hours ago
Director of Engineering
Mason, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCincinnati Fan is a leading manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers for OEMs and industrial applications. The Director of Engineering will lead a high-performing team responsible for research and development, new product development, sustaining engineering, and order engineering, driving innovation and aligning engineering strategies with business goals.
IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Kerry Meldrum
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
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
Master's degree preferred
Company
Cincinnati Fan
Cincinnati Fan specializes in industrial fans and blowers manufacture.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-11-15Acquired
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