Director of Innovation Engineering
About The Position
The Director of Innovation Engineering drives technical growth by identifying emerging technologies, developing new products, and implementing advanced processes. They bridge engineering excellence with business growth by overseeing research, prototyping, and scaling new solutions, often managing large cross-functional teams and accelerating digital transformation. This leadership role merges visionary strategy with hands-on engineering, managing R&D teams, budgets, and cross-functional partnerships to maintain a competitive advantage. The role ensures that new technical solutions, concepts, and products are explored and transitioned into development and industrialization to generate business value, competitive advantage, and long-term technical capability.
Requirements
- Substantial engineering and operational experience (often 10–18+ years), with proven leadership in R&D or innovation roles.
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
- Strong background in relevant engineering disciplines, digital transformation, or specific emerging tech.
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and ability to foster a culture of experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Define technical vision, identify emerging technologies, and drive new technology introductions (e.g., AI/GenAI, green hydrogen, digitalization).
- Design and implement innovation frameworks and processes that facilitate rapid ideation, prototyping, and testing of new concepts.
- Lead, mentor, and build high-performing, cross-functional teams across software, hardware, or mechanical disciplines.
- Lead the innovation strategy by identifying emerging trends and technologies that align with vision and business objectives.
- Oversee the full product lifecycle from R&D and prototyping to successful deployment, ensuring quality and scalability.
- Align innovation strategies with corporate objectives, ROI, and customer-centric goals, often in collaboration with product and commercial teams.
- Collaborate with product management, engineering, and design teams to translate innovative ideas into actionable development plans.
- Present innovation plans and updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders, articulating the strategic value and potential impact on the business.
- Implement Agile/DevOps methodologies, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Foster a culture of creativity and experimentation, empowering cross-functional teams to explore new ideas and solutions.
- Engage with external partners, startups, and industry experts to identify collaboration opportunities that enhance our innovation capabilities.
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision benefits
- 401K match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
