Senior Director, Advanced Product Development & Strategy

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. seeks a Deputy Director of Advanced Product Development to oversee product and technology strategy. This senior role requires 12+ years in engineering and product development along with 8+ years in leadership. Responsibilities include developing product strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring product quality. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and proficiency in CAD and PLM tools. Key benefits include competitive salary and comprehensive insurance packages.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of engineering and product development experience in complex manufacturing.
• 8+ years of executive or senior leadership experience managing cross-functional engineering.
• Demonstrated success developing and launching products in sectors such as HVAC or industrial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product development strategy aligned with company vision.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of advanced product development from concept to launch.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering organization.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Product development

Strategic planning

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Master’s or MBA

Tools

CAD (Creo, SolidWorks)

PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill)

Simulation (ANSYS, MATLAB)

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc. seeks a Deputy Director of Advanced Product Development to oversee product and technology strategy. This senior role requires 12+ years in engineering and product development along with 8+ years in leadership. Responsibilities include developing product strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring product quality. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and proficiency in CAD and PLM tools. Key benefits include competitive salary and comprehensive insurance packages.