Director, Engineering and Strategic Sourcing

ITW • Appleton, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Miller Electric, an ITW company, is seeking a visionary, results-driven Director of Engineering & Strategic Sourcing to lead its Welding Accessories & Cutting Division. This executive leadership role combines responsibility for product innovation, engineering excellence, strategic sourcing, and supplier partnerships to drive growth, profitability, and customer value across a diverse product portfolio.

As a member of the division leadership team, the Director will help shape business strategy, influence annual and long-range planning, and turn market opportunities into innovative solutions that strengthen the company's position in the welding industry. The role leads high-performing teams, develops organizational capability, and collaborates across functions to deliver customer outcomes and business performance. This is an onsite role in Appleton, Wisconsin, with travel of up to 40%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or a related discipline), Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 10 or more 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 to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to turn customer insights into differentiated products and solutions.
• Ability to build cross-functional alignment and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong understanding of cost management, value engineering, supply chain dynamics, and business performance drivers.
• 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 strategy for the Accessories, Safety, and Training Solutions portfolio.
• Lead development and commercialization of innovative products aligned with customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.
• Champion the Customer Back Innovation process from concept through launch.
• Guide product lifecycle strategies with Product Management to maximize 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 partnerships that support innovation, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and diversify sourcing strategies to support resilience and scalability.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to 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.
• Promote accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Build 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.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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