Head of Product Engineering & Systems

3MD Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

3MD Inc. in Redmond, WA, seeks a Director of Product Engineering to lead product engineering, systems architecture, and design governance for automation solutions in logistics.

You will align engineering with QMS and PLM workflows to deliver scalable, production-ready systems from concept through release. The role demands deep ISO 9001 knowledge, leadership of cross-functional teams, and the ability to drive improvements across Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain while mentoring talent and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering.
• 10+ years of system design, product engineering, or related engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a direct managerial or supervisory role.
• Experience implementing or managing ISO 9001 quality systems and audits; Lead Auditor preferred.
• Deep knowledge of ISO 9001:2015; AS9100 or ISO 13485 is highly beneficial.
• Extensive PLM administration or power-user experience with Windchill, Teamcenter, Arena, or Enovia, including ECN/ECO, configuration, revision, and BOM management.
• Experience designing material-handling, conveyor, scan-tunnel, or advanced robotic work-cell systems.
• Experience working with Tier 1 logistics customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the product engineering and systems architecture roadmap aligned with company objectives, customer requirements, market demand, and productization goals.
• Lead engineering activities across the product lifecycle from concept and requirements through design, verification, validation, release, deployment, and continuous improvement.
• Govern and continuously improve the engineering QMS across system design teams, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and alignment with PLM workflows.
• Standardize design controls, including requirements management, design reviews, risk analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA), verification and validation (V&V), and release criteria.
• Chair milestone and design reviews; routinely audit engineering processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement measurable improvements.
• Prioritize engineering initiatives, allocate resources, and apply Agile or other fit-for-purpose methods to improve execution, productivity, and timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Resource management

Financial acumen

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Mechanical/Electrical engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

Windchill

Teamcenter

Arena

Enovia

ECN/ECO

Job description

3MD Inc. in Redmond, WA, seeks a Director of Product Engineering to lead product engineering, systems architecture, and design governance for automation solutions in logistics.

You will align engineering with QMS and PLM workflows to deliver scalable, production-ready systems from concept through release. The role demands deep ISO 9001 knowledge, leadership of cross-functional teams, and the ability to drive improvements across Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain while mentoring talent and