Director, Engineering and Strategic Sourcing

ITW • Appleton, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Miller Electric, an ITW company, is seeking a Director of Engineering and Strategic Sourcing to lead the Welding Accessories & Cutting Division. This executive leadership role oversees product innovation, engineering, strategic sourcing, and supplier partnerships to support growth, profitability, and customer value across a diverse product portfolio. As a member of the division leadership team, the Director helps shape business strategy, contributes to annual and long-range planning, and translates market opportunities into solutions that strengthen the company’s position in the welding industry. The role leads teams, develops organizational capability, and collaborates across functions to deliver strong customer and business outcomes. This is an onsite position in Appleton, Wisconsin.

The Director establishes and executes engineering and sourcing strategies for the Accessories, Safety, and Training Solutions portfolio; leads product development and commercialization; advances customer-focused innovation; and guides product lifecycle strategies with Product Management. The role also partners with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Product Management on the division’s strategic roadmap.

In strategic sourcing, the Director develops sourcing strategies aligned with growth, product, and operational needs; builds domestic and international supplier partnerships; mitigates supply-chain risk; and advances value engineering and continuous improvement. The position also develops talent and organizational capability through leadership development, succession planning, performance metrics, and operating rhythms, while promoting ITW’s values of Integrity, Respect, Trust, Simplicity, and Shared Risk. Travel of up to 40% is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related discipline), Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, sourcing, product development, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic business initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, product development, sourcing, and cost optimization principles.
• Proven experience managing domestic and international supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.
• Ability to anticipate market trends, develop long-term strategies, and align resources with business objectives.
• Proven ability to turn customer insights into differentiated products and solutions.
• Ability to build cross-functional alignment and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong understanding of cost management, value engineering, supply-chain dynamics, and business performance drivers.
• Ability to develop teams and future leaders and foster an engaged, high-performance culture.
• Ability to translate strategy into action and deliver results through prioritization and project leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute engineering and sourcing strategies for the Accessories, Safety, and Training Solutions portfolio.
• Lead the development and commercialization of products aligned with customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.
• Champion a Customer Back Innovation process from concept through launch.
• Guide product lifecycle strategies in partnership with Product Management to support growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Product Management to develop and execute the division’s strategic roadmap.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with growth objectives, product roadmaps, and operational requirements.
• Build and strengthen domestic and international supplier relationships to promote innovation, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Identify and mitigate supply-chain risks and diversify sourcing strategies to support resilience and scalability.
• Drive value engineering initiatives that improve product cost structures while maintaining performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Use data, analytics, and 80/20 principles to prioritize resources, optimize supplier performance, and accelerate continuous improvement.
• Create an environment that promotes accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Develop organizational capability through succession planning, leadership development, and strategic talent management.
• Establish performance metrics and operating rhythms that drive execution and measurable business results.
• Promote ITW’s values of Integrity, Respect, Trust, Simplicity, and Shared Risk.

Benefits

• 401(k) match and an additional retirement contribution.
• 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director