Director, Product Engineering

Your Title: Director, Product EngineeringJob Location: Dayton, OH-OnsiteOur Department: Manufacturing EngineeringDo you thrive on scaling systems and optimizing performance, knowing your work directly impacts global operations?What You Will DoWe are seeking an inspirational leader to assume comprehensive responsibility for our Product Engineering function. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the entire product lifecycle, guiding initiatives from initial ideation and development through to successful market launch and sustained operational support. Success requires dynamic collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, Operations, and Sales, to ensure the delivery of high-quality products that are strategically aligned with market needs and critical business objectives.Lead the Product Engineering team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and performance management.Define and implement the product engineering roadmap, aligning with product strategy and business goals.Manage the product development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.Establish and maintain high-quality engineering standards and practices.Oversee the budget and resources allocated to product engineering activities.Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and innovation.Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Stay abreast of industry trends and technologies, and recommend their adoption when appropriate.Represent the Product Engineering team in executive meetings and presentations.What Skills & Experience You Should BringBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, Master's degree preferred.10+ years of experience in product engineering leadership roles.Proven track record of success in managing and delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget.Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.Ability to lead and motivate a team of engineers.Experience working in a cross-functional environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in relevant software tools and technologiesAbout Your LocationTrimble's Dayton, Ohio site, located at 5475 Kellenburger Rd, Dayton, OH 45424, serves as a significant hub for the company's operations. In 2018, Trimble inaugurated a 65,000-square-foot indoor development, testing, and training dome in Huber Heights, enhancing its capabilities in product development and employee training. Further demonstrating its commitment to growth, Trimble initiated a $12 million expansion in 2019, nearly doubling its warehouse space to approximately 300,000 square feet. This expansion not only underscores Trimble's dedication to innovation but also its role in bolstering the local economy.With a presence in the Dayton area for over 60 years, Trimble continues to be a pivotal player in the community, contributing to both technological advancements and employment opportunities. For more information about Trimble and its operations, you can visit their official website at Our Product Engineering TeamTrimble's Product Engineering team is a globally distributed, cross-functional organization focused on creating the end-to-end connected solutions that transform essential industries like construction, agriculture, geospatial, and transportation.The teams are structured to bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds, combining expertise in advanced positioning technologies, 3D modeling, and data analytics to deliver practical, productivity-enhancing pensation: Trimble provides the foll

Created: 2025-12-04