Deputy Director of Product Engineering

M.C. Dean, Inc

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

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.