Head of Product & Engineering Innovation

Socket.dev; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CMD Corporation seeks a Director of Product Development to provide executive leadership for product development, engineering, and technical innovation strategy in an OEM manufacturing environment. This leader will translate business objectives and customer needs into practical technical solutions, build high-performing teams, and align roadmaps with strategic direction.

The role requires a strong track record in engineering leadership, project execution, and collaboration with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering, product development, or technical leadership experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing or capital equipment environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Company’s technology roadmap, innovation programs, and product development initiatives to support long-term business growth and customer success.
• Align product engineering priorities with customer requirements, market needs, operational capabilities, and commercialization readiness.
• Provide executive oversight for New Technology Initiatives (NTI), advanced technology development, and validation of new technical solutions.
• Oversee engineering execution for sold work, including web converting equipment, kits, upgrades, and related customer-focused solutions.
• Champion platform-based architecture, reusable technology frameworks, and standardization opportunities across equipment and product lines.
• Guide projects from concept through completion, ensuring scope, cost, quality, schedule, and delivery expectations are effectively managed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

MBA

Job description

CMD Corporation seeks a Director of Product Development to provide executive leadership for product development, engineering, and technical innovation strategy in an OEM manufacturing environment. This leader will translate business objectives and customer needs into practical technical solutions, build high-performing teams, and align roadmaps with strategic direction.

The role requires a strong track record in engineering leadership, project execution, and collaboration with cross-functional