Engineering & Sourcing Director: Drive Innovation & Growth

ITW; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Company-paid insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, an ITW company, seeks a Director of Engineering & Strategic Sourcing to lead Welding Accessories & Cutting solutions. This executive role blends engineering excellence with strategic sourcing to accelerate growth, profitability, and customer value across a diverse product portfolio.

Onsite role in Appleton, WI. You will shape strategy, build capability, and collaborate across functions to drive major initiatives and durable competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in engineering, sourcing or product development.
• Experience managing domestic and international supplier relationships and negotiations; travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute engineering and sourcing strategy for Accessories, Safety, and Training Solutions.
• Lead development and commercialization of innovative products aligned with customer needs and business objectives.
• Drive Customer Back Innovation from concept to launch delivering customer value and differentiation.
• Guide product lifecycle strategies with Product Management to maximize growth and profitability.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Product Management on the division's strategic roadmap.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Executive Influence

Cross-functional Leadership

Negotiation

Travel Ready

Education

Engineering degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, an ITW company, seeks a Director of Engineering & Strategic Sourcing to lead Welding Accessories & Cutting solutions. This executive role blends engineering excellence with strategic sourcing to accelerate growth, profitability, and customer value across a diverse product portfolio.

Onsite role in Appleton, WI. You will shape strategy, build capability, and collaborate across functions to drive major initiatives and durable competitive advantage.