Director of Engineering, NA — Driving Product Innovation

Clark Material Handling Company; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CLARK Material Handling Company in Lexington, KY is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the design and support of CLARK products in North America. You will oversee the engineering function to ensure products meet technical and market requirements while aligning with the Built to Last philosophy.

You will serve on the Global Product Planning Committee, review overseas designs for NA compliance, and drive quality improvements with internal teams and affiliates, shaping strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree required.
• 15 years’ experience in engineering and product support, including multi-project oversight and Management of Engineering teams and projects.
• Demonstrated success leading organizations through strategic initiatives that support business growth, customer satisfaction, quality improvement, and organizational development.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and cultivate a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to make sound business and technical decisions aligned with CLARK's strategic priorities of Sales Growth, Urgent Customer Service, and Culture.
• Periodic travel (domestic & international) will be required to support customers, sales team, distribution partners and CLARK’s manufacturer locations.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without any sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering initiatives, allocate resources, and align decisions with Sales Growth, Urgent Customer Service, and Culture.
• Drive innovation and new product development to strengthen CLARK's competitive position.
• Foster urgency, accountability, and customer focus across engineering, service, warranty, and support.
• Build a high-performance culture and develop engineering talent.
• Evaluate major projects and investments to align with strategic priorities.
• Plan facilities, equipment, and services for the department.
• Collaborate with other departments to define strategic engineering goals.
• Lead cost-effective design and maximize common parts use.
• Establish KPIs to drive innovation and development performance.
• Oversee customer service support with dealers and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

People management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

CLARK Material Handling Company in Lexington, KY is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the design and support of CLARK products in North America. You will oversee the engineering function to ensure products meet technical and market requirements while aligning with the Built to Last philosophy.

You will serve on the Global Product Planning Committee, review overseas designs for NA compliance, and drive quality improvements with internal teams and affiliates, shaping strategic initiatives