Head of Industrial Product Engineering

Georg Fischer Signet LLC; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Fischer Signet LLC in Irwindale, CA, seeks a Director of Product Engineering to drive R&D across sensors, controls, embedded software, and mechanics for industrial process automation. This onsite role emphasizes innovative techniques to cut development time while boosting reliability.

The position requires leading product strategy, lifecycle management, and global collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Qualifications

• Requires MS or BS in appropriate engineering/physics field with extensive R&D leadership experience.
• Experience leading product strategy, lifecycle management, and roadmaps across hardware and software in an industrial setting.
• Strong communication at executive level and ability to influence cross-functional teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development of industrial process automation products (sensors, electronics, controls, embedded software).
• Drive technology roadmap planning and evaluate emerging technologies for cost and schedule impact.
• Manage external engineering partners and suppliers for high-quality delivery of outsourced work.
• Establish and refine engineering processes, metrics, and safety/product design standards.

Skills

Product strategy

Roadmap execution

Cross-functional leadership

Voice-of-customer

Market analysis

Executive communication

Pricing and margins

Education

MS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Physics

BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Physics with 10+ years

Job description

Georg Fischer Signet LLC in Irwindale, CA, seeks a Director of Product Engineering to drive R&D across sensors, controls, embedded software, and mechanics for industrial process automation. This onsite role emphasizes innovative techniques to cut development time while boosting reliability.

The position requires leading product strategy, lifecycle management, and global collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.