Vice President, Engineering

Ametek, Inc.•Waterbury, CT

About The Position

We are actively hiring for a Vice President of Engineering Recognized as a leading manufacturer of brushed and brushless DC motors, stepper motor based linear actuators, precision lead screw and anti-backlash nut assemblies, linear rail and guide systems, gearmotors, drives and complete custom automation sub-systems At Haydon-Kerk Pittman, an AMETEK Business Unit, we develop, manufacture, and deliver world-class customized linear and rotary motion solutions. With deep vertical integration and a global presence, we lead the industry in brushed and brushless DC motors, stepper motor based linear actuators, precision lead screw and anti-backlash nut assemblies, linear rail and guide systems, gearmotors, drives and complete custom automation sub-systems. Our mission is to empower customers to bring their ideas to life — from prototype to full-scale production. Motion simplified! The Division Vice President of Engineering is a strategic and operational leader responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and execution of the engineering function. This role oversees product development, innovation, and technical excellence across the engineering teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs. The DVP of Engineering fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (PhD preferred).
10+ years of engineering leadership experience in motion control, automation, or electromechanical systems.
Proven track record of delivering innovative and complex motion products to market.
Deep understanding of motor technologies (stepper, servo, BLDC), drive electronics, actuators, lead screws, encoders, gears and control systems.
Working knowledge of electronic and mechanical CAD based development as well as Software and embedded Firmware development.
Proven track record of developing high performing teams.
Strong leadership, excellent oral and written communication, mentoring and strategic thinking skills.
Fluent in English with multiple languages preferred.
Accustomed to leading global teams, multiple cultures and different time zones.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the engineering strategy aligned with business goals and market trends in motion control.
Lead the development of next-generation customized linear and rotary motion solutions.
Collaborate with executive leadership to define product roadmaps and technology investments to drive short and long-term sustainable and profitable growth.
Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and release.
Oversee the design and development of custom motion control products including but not limited to linear actuators, stepper motors, brush and brushless DC motors, gears and drive systems.
Ensure robust design practices and reliability engineering.
Drive innovation in custom motion control solutions through significantly enhancing the existing technology offerings and by introducing new to the business and new to the world motion solutions.
Build and mentor a high-performing engineering organization across multiple disciplines.
Implement best practices in Agile development, stage-gate processes, and cross-functional collaboration.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and customer focus.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Product Management to translate customer needs into technical solutions.
Support key customer engagements, technical presentations, and application engineering efforts so that Haydon Kerk Pittman is recognized as a thought leader and go-to partner for their motion control projects.
Monitor competitive technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.
Manage engineering budgets, resource planning, and capital investments.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Oversee quality assurance, testing protocols, and product certifications.
Lead VE/VA initiatives and support Operations in the engineering evaluation of cross-site production moves.