Director of Product Development Engineering (Hybrid)

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Towson, MD, is seeking an Engineering Director, Product Development to lead our Global Tools & Storage product line in a hybrid role.

You will guide a team of 3–4 engineering managers, drive program execution, set priorities, and ensure delivery on quality, cost, and schedule. The right candidate has 15+ years in product development or engineering leadership, a BS in Mechanical Engineering (MS/PhD preferred), and a proven track record in full development lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 15+ years in product development or engineering leadership.
• MS or PhD preferred.
• Experience leading full NPD lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Strong cross-functional influence and stakeholder alignment.
• Knowledge of IP, compliance, and safety in consumer product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3–4 Engineering Managers across product development.
• Drive program execution to meet quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Define priorities, KPIs, and budgets for the organization.
• Partner across functions to align resources and timelines.
• Build operating rhythms and mentor staff for growth.
• Mitigate risks and support new product development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross‑functional influence

Engineering leadership

Continuous improvement

Resource planning

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

Six Sigma

DOE

GD&T

FMEAs

FRACAS

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Towson, MD, is seeking an Engineering Director, Product Development to lead our Global Tools & Storage product line in a hybrid role.

You will guide a team of 3–4 engineering managers, drive program execution, set priorities, and ensure delivery on quality, cost, and schedule. The right candidate has 15+ years in product development or engineering leadership, a BS in Mechanical Engineering (MS/PhD preferred), and a proven track record in full development lifecycle