Senior Product Director, HVACR Innovation & Launch

Fieldpiece; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401k up to 4%

Medical benefits with HSA

Life/Disability/EAP

Hire-to-Retire career development

Onsite music program

More benefits

Job summary

Fieldpiece is seeking a hands‑on Senior Engineering Lead for New Product Development from Concept to Launch in Orange, CA. This role owns the product line, translating unmet customer needs into breakthrough HVACR tools and instruments while guiding cross‑functional teams from concept to market launch.

You will lead end‑to‑end development, validate concepts, and drive technology choices that deliver real, differentiated value. A strong engineering background with customer insight is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; MBA a plus.
• 10+ years in engineering, product development, or product management roles.
• Proven experience developing complete, tangible, complex products.
• Demonstrated success using Voice of Customer insights to create innovative, high‑value products.
• Strong technical fluency—able to engage engineers, suppliers, and customers with credibility.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and influencing at all levels.
• Willing to travel (up to 30%) for customer and ODM engagement.
• Experience in HVACR, tools, or instruments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end product innovation—from opportunity identification and concept creation to global market launch and lifecycle refreshes.
• Be the customer advocate—translate unmet needs into product requirements and turn insights into high‑demand solutions.
• Drive technology strategy—identify, validate, and integrate the right technologies that deliver differentiated value.
• Prototype, test, iterate—own early concept validation and ensure every new product hits the mark before scaling.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, design, marketing, and ODM partners to deliver exceptional, intuitive, industry‑leading products.
• Think like an entrepreneur—balance technical possibilities, market impact, and business viability to drive category growth.

Skills

Engineering experience

Product development

Product management

Voice of Customer

Cross-functional leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

MBA

Job description

Fieldpiece is seeking a hands‑on Senior Engineering Lead for New Product Development from Concept to Launch in Orange, CA. This role owns the product line, translating unmet customer needs into breakthrough HVACR tools and instruments while guiding cross‑functional teams from concept to market launch.

You will lead end‑to‑end development, validate concepts, and drive technology choices that deliver real, differentiated value. A strong engineering background with customer insight is essential.