Director of Product Innovation & Engineering

CMD Corporation; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CMD Corporation in Appleton, WI seeks a Director of Product Development to lead engineering, product strategy, and technology initiatives. You will shape roadmaps, guide teams, and align technical efforts with business goals in an OEM manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes executive leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-performing equipment solutions for customers. 10+ years in engineering leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering/product development/technical leadership experience.
• Experience in an OEM manufacturing environment with capital equipment is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology roadmap, innovation programs, and product development initiatives to drive growth.
• Align engineering priorities with customer requirements, market needs, and commercialization readiness.
• Oversee NTI, advanced technology development, and validation of new technical solutions.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineering leaders and teams for high performance.
• Support successful product launches and market adoption through cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Engineering leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

PLM / product lifecycle management

Job description

CMD Corporation in Appleton, WI seeks a Director of Product Development to lead engineering, product strategy, and technology initiatives. You will shape roadmaps, guide teams, and align technical efforts with business goals in an OEM manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes executive leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-performing equipment solutions for customers. 10+ years in engineering leadership are expected.