Director of Innovation Engineering

Envista Holdings Corporation; Karlskoga kommun; On-site; SEK 1,648,884 - 2,244,422; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) matching

Performance bonus

Other compensation plans

Job summary

Envista Holdings Corporation seeks a Director of Innovation Engineering to drive technical growth by identifying emerging technologies, overseeing R&D, prototyping, and scaling new solutions across software, hardware, and mechanical disciplines. You will lead large cross-functional teams and accelerate digital transformation.

This role aligns innovation with business strategy, manages budgets, partners with product and commercial teams, and ensures new technologies mature from concept to

Qualifications

• Substantial engineering and operational experience (often 10–18+ years) in R&D or innovation roles.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related technical field.
• Strong background in digital transformation or emerging technologies.
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to foster a culture of experimentation and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Define technical vision and drive new technology introductions (AI/GenAI, digitalization).
• Lead cross-functional teams across software, hardware, or mechanical disciplines.
• Oversee full product lifecycle from R&D and prototyping to deployment.
• Align innovation with ROI and business objectives; collaborate with product and commercial teams.
• Implement Agile/DevOps practices; manage budgets and regulatory compliance.
• Engage external partners to enhance innovation capabilities.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

R&D management

Digital transformation

Agile/DevOps

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related technical field

Job description

Job Description

The Director of Innovation Engineering drives technical growth by identifying emerging technologies, developing new products, and implementing advanced processes. They bridge engineering excellence with business growth by overseeing research, prototyping, and scaling new solutions, often managing large cross‑functional teams and accelerating digital transformation. This leadership role merges visionary strategy with hands‑on engineering, managing R&D teams, budgets, and cross‑functional partnerships to maintain a competitive advantage. The role ensures that new technical solutions, concepts, and products are explored and transitioned into development and industrialization to generate business value, competitive advantage, and long‑term technical capability.

Main Responsibilities

• Technical Strategy & Innovation – Define technical vision, identify emerging technologies, and drive new technology introductions (e.g., AI/GenAI, green hydrogen, digitalization). Design and implement innovation frameworks and processes that facilitate rapid ideation, prototyping, and testing of new concepts.
• Engineering Leadership – Lead, mentor, and build high‑performing, cross‑functional teams across software, hardware, or mechanical disciplines. Lead the innovation strategy by identifying emerging trends and technologies that align with vision and business objectives.
• Product Development & Prototyping – Oversee the full product lifecycle from R&D and prototyping to successful deployment, ensuring quality and scalability.
• Business Alignment – Align innovation strategies with corporate objectives, ROI, and customer‑centric goals, often in collaboration with product and commercial teams. Collaborate with product management, engineering, and design teams to translate innovative ideas into actionable development plans. Present innovation plans and updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders, articulating the strategic value and potential impact on the business.
• Operational Excellence – Implement Agile/DevOps methodologies, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Culture – Foster a culture of creativity and experimentation, empowering cross‑functional teams to explore new ideas and solutions.
• External Partnerships – Engage with external partners, startups, and industry experts to identify collaboration opportunities that enhance innovation capabilities.

Critical Knowledge and Qualifications

• Experience: Substantial engineering and operational experience (often 10–18+ years), with proven leadership in R&D or innovation roles.
• Education: Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in relevant engineering disciplines, digital transformation, or specific emerging technologies.
• Leadership Skills: Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and ability to foster a culture of experimentation.
• United States Only – Target Market Salary Range: Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including geographic location, skill set, education, certifications, depth of experience, performance, and other business and organizational needs.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $170,000.00 USD – $231,400.00 USD.
• Potential annual performance bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) matching.
• Other applicable compensation plans.