100% Remote President Of Engineering

Actalent; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation & holidays

Relocation package

Continuing education program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a President to lead the US Subsidiary from Overland Park, KS, shaping business and product strategy to align with global objectives. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, developing new partnerships, and guiding cross-functional teams, including overseeing the R&D unit and cross-border activities.

The position emphasizes strategic growth, regulatory compliance, and strong leadership to drive performance across the organization and its partners in China and the US.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of management experience in subsidiary operations.
• In-depth knowledge of US local market rules and cross-border operations.
• Full P&L management experience and strategic business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the US Subsidiary's business and product strategies aligned with global objectives.
• Maintain relationships with customers, industry partners, and local authorities to identify opportunities.
• Oversee hiring and management of the R&D team, including budget and resources.
• Lead new product development from concept through delivery and improve existing products.
• Oversee operations including financial, tax, HR, and IT management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L management

Cross-cultural communication

Business development

Team leadership

Negotiation

Relationship management

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job Title: President

Job Description

The President will play a crucial role in leading the US Subsidiary, working closely with the Group President to develop and execute strategic initiatives. This role involves overseeing the subsidiary's business and product strategy, ensuring alignment with global objectives, and managing day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the US Subsidiary's business and product strategies, ensuring alignment with global objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers, industry partners, and local authorities, identifying new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee hiring and management of the R&D team, including budget and resource management.
• Lead new product development from concept through delivery and improve existing products.
• Manage new product development, cost reduction, product line enhancement, and testing.
• Oversee daily operations including financial, tax, HR, and IT management.
• Provide leadership within the organization and maintain relationships with key departments at the China Head Office.
• Foster a team-based environment to achieve corporate goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with US federal and state laws, industry regulations, and standards.
• Regularly report business progress, risks, and strategic proposals to group headquarters, coordinating resources between China and US teams.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree or above in Business Administration, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Pet Food/Food Technology, or related fields.
• 15+ years of management experience in subsidiary operations, preferably in the pet food equipment or food processing machinery industry.
• In-depth understanding of US local market rules, industry standards, business compliance, and cross-border operation models.
• Strong strategic thinking and business development capability with full P&L management experience.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication, negotiation, and high-level customer relationship management skills.
• Outstanding team leadership, organizational management, and cross-departmental coordination abilities.
• Independent judgment and problem-solving skills to handle complex cross-cultural situations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the pet food equipment or food processing machinery industry.
• Experience with R&D and innovation in processing equipment for industries such as aqua feed, pet foods, human food, and oilseed.

Work Environment

The position offers flexibility with the option to work on-site or remotely. The US Subsidiary serves as an R&D center focused on innovation and development of dedicated equipment for bulk material processing industries. The environment is dynamic, with a small team and a significant opportunity to influence the growth and direction of the subsidiary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Overland Park, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $300000.00 - $350000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Employee & dependent health insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Relocation package commensurate with experience
• Other negotiable compensation and benefit
• A fulfilling small work group environment where the right self-motivated individual will have the freedom and opportunity to make significant contributions to the companys success.
• Continuing education program.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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