Senior Director, Product Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Minnesota is seeking an experienced engineering leader to define and execute product development strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years in engineering and product development, alongside strong leadership experience. Responsibilities include overseeing complex system development, implementing engineering processes, and fostering a high‑performing team. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of engineering and product development experience.
• 8+ years of executive or senior leadership experience.
• Experience launching products in sectors such as HVAC, heavy machinery, or power systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute an engineering and product development strategy.
• Oversee development of complex systems involving mechanical and electrical elements.
• Implement engineering processes including Six Sigma and Lean Development.

Skills

Engineering and product development

Leadership and team development

Agile methodologies

CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks)

PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill)

Education

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

Master’s or MBA

Tools

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Why join M.C. Dean? Our people are inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.

Responsibilities

• Engineering s Product Strategy

  • Define and execute a comprehensive engineering and product development strategy aligned with long-term business objectives.

  • Champion innovation and new technology integration to drive competitive advantage and customer value.

• Product Development Leadership

  • Oversee development of complex systems involving mechanical, electrical, software, and control elements.

  • Lead full lifecycle product development: concept, prototyping, testing, validation, launch, and sustainment.

  • Drive modular design, common platform strategies, and design for manufacturability (DFM).

• Operational Excellence

  • Implement robust engineering processes including design controls, DFMEA, Six Sigma, Lean Development, and Stage-Gate governance.

  • Ensure all product designs meet performance, safety, compliance, and cost

  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless transition to production.

• Team Leadership s Development

• Build and develop a high-performing engineering organization with clear roles, accountability, and succession planning.

• Mentor senior engineering leaders while fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

• Cross-Functional s Executive Engagement

  • Partner with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support to align technical execution with market needs.

  • Represent the engineering function in executive leadership forums and with external stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering required; Master’s or MBA preferred.

• 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, heavy machinery, power systems, or industrial

• Expertise in tools such as CAD (Creo, SolidWorks), PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill), and simulation (ANSYS, MATLAB).

• Strong understanding of global compliance and regulatory standards (UL, CE, RoHS, ISO, etc.).

• Experience with Stage-Gate, Agile, or hybrid development

• Proven ability to lead technical strategy, build teams, and collaborate across functions in global organizations.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Military Reserve pay offset

• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

• Sitting for extended periods of time. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Identify and understand the speech of another person.