AMETEK ยท 17 hours ago
Division Vice President, Engineering
Waterbury, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAMETEK is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions, and they are seeking a Division Vice President of Engineering to lead the technical direction for the Haydon Kerk Pittman Business Unit. This role involves driving the vision and execution of engineering strategies, overseeing product development, and fostering a high-performing engineering culture.
ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the engineering strategy aligned with business goals and market trends in motion control
Lead the development of next-generation customized linear and rotary motion solutions
Collaborate with executive leadership to define product roadmaps and technology investments to drive short and long-term sustainable and profitable growth
Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and release
Oversee the design and development of custom motion control products including but not limited to linear actuators, stepper motors, brush and brushless DC motors, gears and drive systems
Ensure robust design practices and reliability engineering
Drive innovation in custom motion control solutions through significantly enhancing the existing technology offerings and by introducing new to the business and new to the world motion solutions
Build and mentor a high-performing engineering organization across multiple disciplines
Implement best practices in Agile development, stage-gate processes, and cross-functional collaboration
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and customer focus
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Product Management to translate customer needs into technical solutions
Support key customer engagements, technical presentations, and application engineering efforts so that Haydon Kerk Pittman is recognized as a thought leader and go-to partner for their motion control projects
Monitor competitive technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions
Manage engineering budgets, resource planning, and capital investments
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Oversee quality assurance, testing protocols, and product certifications
Lead VE/VA initiatives and support Operations in the engineering evaluation of cross-site production moves
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering
10+ years of engineering leadership experience in motion control, automation, or electromechanical systems
Proven track record of delivering innovative and complex motion products to market
Deep understanding of motor technologies (stepper, servo, BLDC), drive electronics, actuators, lead screws, encoders, gears and control systems
Working knowledge of electronic and mechanical CAD based development as well as Software and embedded Firmware development
Proven track record of developing high performing teams
Strong leadership, excellent oral and written communication, mentoring and strategic thinking skills
Accustomed to leading global teams, multiple cultures and different time zones
Preferred
PhD preferred
Fluent in English with multiple languages preferred
Company
AMETEK
AMETEK is a manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2007-01-30Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
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David Zapico
Chief Executive Officer
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SVP & Corporate Comptroller
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