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Swagelok · 2 days ago

Director of Engineering

Solon, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. The Director of Engineering is a senior leader responsible for shaping Swagelok’s engineering strategy across new product development and lifecycle management, driving innovation and execution to deliver high-quality fluid system solutions.

Industrial AutomationManufacturingService IndustryTelecommunications

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams

Participate in executive strategy discussions and cross-functional planning

Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, distributors, and partners

Ensure deliverables meet performance, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements

Develop and translate strategy into actionable execution across the organization

Understand and apply corporate strategic objectives to position engineering as a problem-solving partner across target markets

Develop and execute the R&D strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives

Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends for integration into future products

Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, and validation of new products

Champion design for manufacturability, reliability, and sustainability

Stay abreast of advanced product development tools (e.g., FEA, CFD, PLM) to drive innovation and cost efficiency

Lead corporate innovation initiatives and engage with universities and third-party partners on new technologies

Develop and optimize testing capabilities to meet evolving customer needs

Drive the product roadmap and lifecycle strategy

Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and customers to define product requirements and value propositions

Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and customer feedback to guide product evolution

Manage and optimize the product development process to ensure timely, high-quality, and profitable launches

Ensure ongoing development of technical skills and engineering best practices across the organization

Lead remote teams responsible for product design on IoM platforms

Develop and execute the organization’s intellectual property (IP) strategy

Co-lead the Product Commercialization Committee and the Engineering Project Management Office

Work with functional leaders to prioritize opportunities and allocate resources that drive revenue growth through new products, modifications, and services

Collaborate with Marketing to understand key markets and lead road mapping efforts

Partner with distributors and customers to understand current and future product needs

Qualification

Engineering principlesProduct development lifecycleStrategic planningLeadership experienceCommercial expertiseBudgetingTeam developmentProject managementCoachingAnalytical thinkingCommunication skillsProblem-solvingCollaborationNegotiationCreativity

Required

An undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline is required

15 years of progressive experience in a premium design and manufacturing environment, including 5+ years in a leadership or management role

Deep understanding of engineering principles, product development lifecycle, discrete manufacturing, and quality systems

Demonstrated history of successful product development, commercialization, and ongoing product management with a focus on driving new revenue and maximizing profitability

Demonstrated track record of developing and sustaining effective and energized working relationships with leaders to align people at all levels with the organization's strategic objectives

Experience in strategic planning, translating high level objectives into actionable plans, and presenting to senior executives

Ability to recruit high level talent; read people accurately, diagnose strengths, weaknesses, potential and hire the best

Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop the team to improve individual and overall group performance

Strong prioritization and project management skills, including resource allocation, budgeting, and timeline management

Preferred

MBA

Masters Degree in a technical field

Experience with industry-specific tools, technologies, and methodologies (e.g., CAD, FEA, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma)

Benefits

Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Company

Swagelok

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Swagelok industrial fluid system products and engineering services have helped the world contain, control, and transfer liquids and gases in critical applications since 1947.

Founded in 1965

Solon, Ohio, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.swagelok.com

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