Deputy Director of Product Engineering

M. C. Dean; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Building Intelligence®, is seeking a senior Engineering and Product Strategy leader to define and drive the strategy for complex mechanical, electrical, and software systems.

You will oversee full lifecycle development, champion innovation, and lead a high‑performing, global engineering team across multiple disciplines. In this role you will partner with Product Management, Sales, Marketing and Operations to ensure alignment with market needs and customer outcomes, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering required.
• 12+ years of engineering and product development experience in complex manufacturing.
• 8+ years of executive or senior leadership experience managing cross-functional engineering.
• Demonstrated success developing and launching products in HVAC, heavy machinery, power systems, or industrial sectors.
• Expertise in CAD, PLM systems, and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of global compliance and regulatory standards.
• Experience with Stage-Gate, Agile, or hybrid development.
• Proven ability to lead technical strategy and build teams across global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a comprehensive engineering and product development strategy aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Champion innovation and new technology integration to drive value.
• Oversee development of complex systems involving mechanical, electrical, software, and control elements.
• Lead full lifecycle product development from concept to sustainment.
• Drive modular design and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth production transition.
• Build and develop a high-performing engineering organization with clear roles and accountability.
• Partner with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support to align technical execution with market needs.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic product planning

Manufacturing industry know‑how

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Master's or MBA preferred

Tools

CAD (Creo, SolidWorks)

PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill)

Simulation (ANSYS, MATLAB)

Job description

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long‑term system sustainability.

Why join M.C. Dean?

Our people are inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.

Responsibilities

• Engineering s Product Strategy
• Define and execute a comprehensive engineering and product development strategy aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Champion innovation and new technology integration to drive competitive advantage and customer value.
• Product Development Leadership
• Oversee development of complex systems involving mechanical, electrical, software, and control elements.
• Lead full lifecycle product development: concept, prototyping, testing, validation, launch, and sustainment.
• Drive modular design, common platform strategies, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Operational Excellence
• Implement robust engineering processes including design controls, DFMEA, Six Sigma, Lean Development, and Stage-Gate governance.
• Ensure all product designs meet performance, safety, compliance, and cost
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless transition to production.
• Team Leadership s Development
• Build and develop a high‑performing engineering organization with clear roles, accountability, and succession planning.
• Mentor senior engineering leaders while fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
• Cross-Functional s Executive Engagement
• Partner with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support to align technical execution with market needs.
• Represent the engineering function in executive leadership forums and with external stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering required; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• 12+ years of engineering and product development experience in complex manufacturing
• 8+ years of executive or senior leadership experience managing cross-functional engineering
• Demonstrated success developing and launching products in sectors such as HVAC, heavy machinery, power systems, or industrial
• Expertise in tools such as CAD (Creo, SolidWorks), PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill), and simulation (ANSYS, MATLAB).
• Strong understanding of global compliance and regulatory standards (UL, CE, RoHS, ISO, etc.).
• Experience with Stage-Gate, Agile, or hybrid development
• Proven ability to lead technical strategy, build teams, and collaborate across functions in global organizations.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.